DriveTime: April 14, 2025
USDA's NASS reports planting progress lags last year's pace as wheat condition declines. Some Biden era climate programs are coming to a close at USDA.
Apr 14, 2025•5 min
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DriveTime: April 11, 2025
Trump optimistic on a trade deal with China. Democratic Senators want information on the downside of tariffs for the nation's farmers and ranchers.
Apr 11, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 10, 2025
The International Fresh Produce Association has offered its recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again Commission. The group sees opportunity to promote healthy eating.
Apr 10, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 9, 2025
President Donald Trump offered a 90-day pause to many tariffs he imposed on a number of global trading partners, but not China. Stock and commodity prices soared.
Apr 09, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 8, 2025
USTR Jamieson Greer told legislators today that President Trump's tariffs are bringing a number of nations to the negotiating table. Meanwhile Congress will consider legislation to limit the duration of trade duties on global trading partners.
Apr 08, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 7, 2025
Members of the National Pork Producers Council will be in Washington this week to meeting with legislators. CEO Brain Humphreys says trade and a farm bill will be high on the list of producer priorities.
Apr 07, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 4, 2025
Financial and commodity markets took another beating today over US trade tariffs. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven speaks to tariffs and other issues on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers.
Apr 04, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 3, 2025
Legislation was introduced today to rein in the president's power to impose tariffs allowing Congress to remove tariffs imposed by the administration.
Apr 03, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 2, 2025
As expected President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners this afternoon at the White House. The move drew both praise and scorn from various industry groups and legislators.
Apr 02, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 1, 2025
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is reserving judgement on President Trump's tariff plans but says legislators could override Executive Branch actions on trade.
Apr 01, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 31, 2025
Based on farmer surveys, the USDA forecast a larger corn crop and smaller soybean crop than a year ago.
Mar 31, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 28, 2025
Next week promises plenty of potential for volatility in both commodity and financial markets. The USDA's Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings Report on Monday will be followed by tariff announcements from President Trump on Wednesday.
Mar 28, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 27, 2025
Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin says farmers in his state are concerned about access to global markets and what retaliation other nations may inflict on their ag products as a result of President Trump's various tariffs.
Mar 27, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 26, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig opposes GOP plans to cut current food assistance programs or SNAP funds to meet budget reconciliation goals.
Mar 26, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 25, 2025
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley said the Senate Finance Committee is resolved to completing work on tax policy critical to farmers, ranchers and the nation.
Mar 25, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 24, 2025
Proposed shipping fees by the Trump administration would support the U.S. industry but would increase transportation costs and lower prices farmers would receive for their commodities.
Mar 24, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 21, 2025
Budget reconciliation has been discussed as a possible path to reform some elements of farm policy. Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack is this weeks guest on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers and discusses the issue.
Mar 21, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 20, 2025
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley said farm and nutrition spending could be amended in the budget reconciliation process. Grassley supports full year E15 sales and says either Congress or the EPA should raise RVO's for biodiesel.
Mar 20, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 19, 2025
The Fed kept interest rates unchanged as FMOC Chair Jerome Powell highlighted "uncertainty" surrounding the nation's economy. USDA restores some market reporting for crops and livestock.
Mar 19, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 18, 2025
National Agriculture Day brings needed financial relief to farmers across the nation. Agri-Pulse spoke with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on the nation's farm and fuel policy.
Mar 18, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 17, 2025
It was a packed house at the National Press Club today for the Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Policy Summit. Industry experts weighed in on challenges and opportunities ahead for the industry. More coverage at www.agri-pulse.com
Mar 17, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 14, 2025
Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduces legislation to preserve farmland helping manage the tax burden if land is sold to an active farmer.
Mar 14, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 13, 2025
Facing a government shutdown, Senate Democrats prefer a short term spending bill to that of the GOP. Trump ordered to reinstate workers and E-15 legislation creates winners and losers.
Mar 13, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 12, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency announced sweeping changes today on environmental regulations including coal-fired power plants, electric vehicles and WOTUS guidance.
Mar 12, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 11, 2025
A war of words intensifies between the U.S. and Canada over trade tariffs. Testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee paints a challenging picture for the farm economy.
Mar 11, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 10, 2025
More than 300 organizations sent a letter to ag, food and health leaders supporting sound science to be used in the MAHA Commission. Commodity market watchers are anticipating the USDA's Supply/Demand Report tomorrow.
Mar 10, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 7, 2025
Agri-Pulse offers a special edition of Newsmakers featuring key agriculture leaders from this week's Commodity Classic in Denver.
Mar 07, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 6, 2025
One global market analyst says developing countries have come of age and must now allow equal access to U.S. agriculture products.
Mar 06, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 5, 2025
The fear of retaliation from global customers is weighing on farmer sentiment as producers fear lost export markets will further depress prices.
Mar 05, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: March 4, 2025
President Trump's tariffs cast a somber tone over the trade show floor at Commodity Classic in Denver today.
Mar 04, 2025•5 min
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