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The Agriculture Secretary’s recent Western tour include announcements for the latest efforts in improving national forest and wildfire management. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Extreme heat expected at times this week in parts of the Western Corn Belt comes at a time when crop development is at a critical stage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA is reevaluating its strategy for controlling salmonella in poultry products and reducing Salmonella-related illnesses. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety Sandra Eskin.

The Northwest quadrant of the country is seeing its annual increase in wildfire activity with several complexes currently active. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and its Federal Advisory Committee continues work to build up ag in urban and suburban areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses a current wildfire complex in Idaho and potential contributors to increased wildfire activity in the Pacific Northwest this summer.

Coffee has made one of the most dramatic comebacks in food and beverage history. Gary Crawford brews up this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Coffee grower and marketer, Arondo Holmes. Karen Blakeslee, extension educator with Kansas State University. Coffee fan, Kara Crawford.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes near to above normal temperatures, and near to below normal rainfall, is the forecast for most of the nation for August 9th through 15th.

A long-time USDA official and recent nominee for the position of U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator had opportunity to talk before lawmakers as part of his confirmation process. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Doug McKalip

USDA and EPA are joining forces to help bring safe and sanitary water and wastewater systems to underserved rural communities. (Gary Crawford. EPA Administrator Michael Regan. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu)