Americans are drinking more and more coffee and consuming more and more caffeine. Some experts say those trends teken together may be grounds for concern, at least for some of us. Gary Crawford has more as he brews up this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Comedian, Tim...

It was more than large amounts of rainfall in a short period of time that led to recent catastrophic flooding in parts of Eastern Kentucky. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA has just announced new investments in rural broadband projects. Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortex-Masto.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides examples of flood levels in two Eastern Kentucky communities to point out the record setting nature of this catastrophic event.

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.