Farmers and the ag industry are becoming more involved in sharing what they do, and how they do it, with everyone, whether its talking in person, using social media, or providing a tour of the farm. Rod Bain talks with farm industry members about explaining agriculture to you and I in this edition...

The Agriculture Secretary notes some of USDA's programs and resources producers can utilize to mitigate impacts of drought. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary makes the case how crucial improvements are needed for community, transportation, and broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The long term drought of an Oregon-California river basin and its effects to agriculture have led to USDA instituting a pilot program to assist impacted producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

A New Forest Service Chief is taking the helm at the height of a devastating and dangerous wildfire season. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses how producers impacted by drought conditions can access USDA programs and resources to help mitigate drought-related issues.

* - ATTN: Stations - National Farmers Markets Week is August 1 -7. - * National Farmers Market Week gives opportunity for customers, producers, and communities to celebrate the economic and social contributions of these entities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christina Connel of USDA...

Drought conditions have improved in some areas, but the drought is far from completely gone. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

This summer has been brutal to a lot of us and may be causing problems for the trees in our yards. Gary Crawford has this report on thirsty trees. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Charles Barden, Kansas State University extension forester.

Monsoon rains have brought some short-term relief to the Southwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)