DriveTime: May 27, 2025
Senator Charles Grassley supports tax provisions in the House Budget Reconciliation Act. The Iowa Republican says the Senate Ag Committee will likely have its own version of farm safety net provisions.
May 27, 2025•5 min
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DriveTime: May 23, 2025
House Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson offers his thoughts on farm and tax provisions approved this week. National Corn Growers CEO Neil Caskey shares farmer frustration with the MAHA Commission Report.
May 23, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 22, 2025
With House approval of budget reconciliation the attention on farm programs and tax policy turns to the U.S. Senate. Farm groups are voicing their concerns over the MAHA Commission report.
May 22, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 21, 2025
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley expects HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to keep his word on comments made prior to his confirmation hearings on modern ag practices. Grassley has some straightforward questions on what may be reported from the MAHA Commission.
May 21, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 20, 2025
Agriculture groups are calling on President Trump to be sure the MAHA Commission report expected to be released Thursday is based on sound scientific facts. Rumors suggest some pesticides and gene edited crops may be targeted by the report.
May 20, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 19, 2025
The budget reconciliation battle in the House of Representatives may be a precursor to bigger financial decisions lawmakers will have to face following another downgrade of the nation's economy.
May 19, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 16, 2025
Farm safety net improvements are included in the House Ag Committee's budget reconciliation proposal. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says there is still farm bill work to be done.
May 16, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 15, 2025
Soybean and soybean oil prices fell on fears that export sales would fall without a tariff agreement with China and rumors of reduced federal support for renewable fuels by the Trump EPA.
May 15, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 14, 2025
Proposed budget reconciliation legislation would provide much needed tax benefits for small business and farmers, but would reduce overall nutrition assistance as well as shift some of the expense for SNAP benefits to states based on error rates.
May 14, 2025•5 min
May 13, 2025
The Consumer Price Index suggest grocery prices fell in April while the cost of eating out rose. The renewable fuel industry is encouraged by a potential extension of the 45Z tax credit under consideration in the tax reconciliation package.
May 13, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 12, 2025
The USDA May WASDE report indicated large crops and tighter ending stocks than traders expected. Agrochemical makers received legislative protection in another state over pesticide labels.
May 12, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 9, 2025
President Trump's trade tactics have brought the Chinese to the negotiating table. John Bode with the Corn Refiners Association applauds legislation to assist the bioeconomy.
May 09, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 8, 2025
The Trump administration announced a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Farm groups celebrated the victory. The nation's corn growers want Trump to focus on market access to India.
May 08, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: May 7, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig disagree on using reconciliation to approve a portion of farm programs. Craig says she can deliver votes for a full five year farm bill.
May 07, 2025•5 min
Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 6, 2025
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins told farm broadcasters the department's downsizing plan would be released next week. Rollins said President Trump would soon be announcing new global trade agreements.
May 06, 2025•5 min
Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 5, 2025
Agriculture leaders shared their goals for a new farm bill and updated tax policy with the nation's farm broadcasters this afternoon in Washington.
May 05, 2025•5 min
Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 2, 2025
President Trump's proposed budget for 2026 points to continued downsizing of some government agencies and programs. One Maine Democrat says SNAP funds are off limits for upgrading farm programs.
May 02, 2025•5 min
Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 1, 2025
Farm policy makers on Capitol Hill are searching for options in a challenging legislative landscape to update portions of farm policy. NCBA's Ethan Lane says they're pleased with an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to keep a dangerous pest south of the border.
May 01, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 30, 2025
Budget Reconciliation will apparently be a vehicle of change for farm and nutrition programs. Next week's markup could bring changes to the farm safety net, crop insurance and nutrition programs.
Apr 30, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 29, 2025
Land O' Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford chairs the Business Roundtable Immigration Committee. Ford says tax reform, a farm bill and adequate farm workers are top priorities.
Apr 29, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 28, 2025
Today the EPA announced a waiver for E-15 blended fuel for the Summer driving season. Renewable fuel supporters welcome the news but still hope for a legislative fix this year.
Apr 28, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 25, 2025
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is keeping an eye on USDA downsizing saying farmers must not suffer a loss of service. The Modern Ag Alliance celebrates a victory this week in North Dakota.
Apr 25, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 24, 2025
Chinese spokespersons today suggested no negotiations are underway between the two nations. A federal appeals court denied environmental groups petition for EPA CAFO regulations.
Apr 24, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 23, 2025
President Trump's Tariff war is impacting the bottom line of soybean farmers. ASA CEO Steve Censky hopes near term pain leads to long term gains for the industry.
Apr 23, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 22, 2025
Many farmers celebrated Earth Day by stepping up the planting pace for the 2025 crop. Agriculture and other industry groups are hoping for meaningful changes to Washington's WOTUS definition.
Apr 22, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 21, 2025
Vice President Vance and India Prime Minister Modi discussed trade issues between the two countries today in New Delhi.
Apr 21, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 18, 2025
Ag policy veteran Chuck Conner says the Trump administration needs time to see the result of trade negotiations spurred by increased tariffs. Conner sees hope from at least some farm policy reform this year.
Apr 18, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 17, 2025
Challenges to President Trump's tariff strategy are coming from the U.S. and around the globe. Meanwhile progress is reported from negotiations with key trading partners.
Apr 17, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 16, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsome sued the Trump Administration today challenging the president's authority to impose tariffs. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley said the Trump trade tactics need time to play out.
Apr 16, 2025•5 min
DriveTime: April 15, 2025
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is this week's guest on Open Mic. Today we highlight his comments on the budget process, a new farm bill and nutrition programs.
Apr 15, 2025•5 min
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