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Those already in or are considering agritourism as a business might note some challenges that must be addressed. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension.

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 Hawkins. Kansas State University Extension scientist, Karen Blakeslee. Kara Crawford.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Applications for USDA Emergency Relief Program funding, along with applications for other risk management programs, are now pre-populating information to help streamline the process. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

A component of USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants that allows partners to test innovations on the farm level is now accepting funding applications for this fiscal year. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Services Chief Terry Cosby

The newborn U.S. Hemp Industry is having its share of birthing pains. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. State Agriculture Commissioners Kate Greenberg (Colorado). and Ryan Quarels (Kentucky) Eric Wang, on behalf of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable.