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

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.

* - 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...

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.

USDA research facilities are taking a closer look at bacteria biofilms in meat processing plants, and how they play a role both in creating or preventing pathogens associated with foodborne illness. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Rong Wang.