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We're drinking more and more coffee and consuming more and more caffeine. This trend has both positive and negative aspects. Gary Crawford explores both on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Comedian, Tim Hawkins. Kansas State University Extension scientist, Karen...

President Biden spent most of Monday learning about and talking about the worsening wildfire situation. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

The top weather story this is week is Tropical Storm Nicholas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Are consumers paying a fair price for meat products? Are farmers getting a fair price for their livestock? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture.

What are the top crop concerns with Tropical Storm Nicholas? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Competitive grant funding designed to support farm, food, and frontline grocery store workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

There is more tropical activity brewing in the Atlantic. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Medical experts are trying to dispel the many myths and misconceptions that have sprung up about the Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.

The drought in the West is shaping up to be what is known as a Mega Drought. Stephanie Ho has more information about how experts make that determination. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Meteorologist, Mark Brusberg.

How does the pace of named storms this year compare to last year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)