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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 24, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 4:59


The U.S. will begin a Section 301 trade investigation into China's purchases under the Phase One trade deal during President Trump's first term. Trump cancels all negotiations with Canada following an advertisement by the Ontario government. The Consumer Price Index was higher during September. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 23, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 4:59


 Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today said Argentina's beef import quota would be increased by at least fourfold. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley said fellow legislators and industry representatives have not been able to sway President Trump's plan. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 22, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:59


USDA will open Farm Service Agency county offices tomorrow to assist farmers with loans and aid programs. Japanese officials are preparing a purchase package to present to President Trump next week. Agri-Pulse reports more states are considering SNAP purchase restrictions. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 21, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 4:59


The American Petroleum Institute withdraws support for legislation to allow higher sales of ethanol blended gasoline. Private crop analysts report an advanced harvest pace in the U.S. with advanced planting progress in Brazil. The Trump administration reports new efforts to assist the beef industry and lower consumer beef prices. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 20, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 4:59


House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig stands opposed to President Trump's support of Argentina including importing their beef. A number of farm groups including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association spoke against Trump's plan today. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 17, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 4:59


Industry analysts say biofuels could provide an increase in demand for row crops like corn and soybeans. Kirk Kovarik with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the government shutdown is delaying EPA decisions on industry opportunities and an economic boost for farmers, rural communities and the environment. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 16, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 4:59


Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union and Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association discuss the economic challenges facing the nation's farming community and appeal to both the legislature and the administration to get back to work and take action. 

Daybreak: October 17, 2025

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DriveTime: October 15, 2025

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A GOP plan to reopen the government failed again today in the Upper Chamber. The American Soybean Association called on the Trump administration to resolve trade differences with China. A Brazilian crop agency is forecasting another season of record production for both corn and soybeans. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 14, 2025

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President Trump today threatened to pull financial support for Argentina's economy and continued tariff and trade threats with China. The National Farmers Union today appealed to the White House and Congress to approve assistance for farmers. JBS USA plans a new processing plant in Iowa. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 10, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 4:59


President Trump is threatening to restrict technology exports and impose new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports following China's move to further restrict rare earth minerals. The American Farm Bureau sent letters to the Oval Office and Congress today appealing for help from the current farm economic crisis. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 9, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:59


Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the government will have to reopen before an aide package for U.S. farmers can be implemented. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says says the U.S. finalized a currency swap worth $20 billion dollars today with Argentina's central bank. China took action to further restrict the export of rare earth minerals. 

DriveTime: October 8, 2025

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Iowa Senator Charles Grassley and Nebraska Senator Deb Fisher have both spoken out about the need for Congress to act to support farmers on multiple fronts. Advancing E-15 legislation, addressing high input costs and opening global markets for fair trade are on their list to bring balance to crop farmers. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 7, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 4:59


Today President Trump seemed willing to embrace free North American Trade between the U.S., Canada and Mexico whether in multilateral or bilateral deals. The government shutdown is impacting both conservation and nutrition programs under the USDA. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 6, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 4:59


Agri-Pulse reports today that over two hundred ag groups wrote President Trump requesting financial assistance. With no reports from the USDA traders are left with private forecasts for harvest progress and overall production. Brazilian farmers are off to a quick start planting soybeans. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 3, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 4:59


North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the government shut-down could impact the Trump administration's announcement of an assistance package for crop farmers. Hoeven is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers and says there are multiple reasons for Washington to support farmers. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 2, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 240:59


Following a meeting in the Oval Office yesterday with President Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent today said an announcement is pending next week for an assistance package for crop farmers. The National Association of Wheat Growers has a new CEO and California now approves E-15 blended gasoline. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 1, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:59


Legislation failed again today to end the government shutdown. President Trump says he'll use tariff revenue to support farmers. Congressional leaders are working to amend policy to see funds are available for farm income support. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 30, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:59


The USDA's Grain Stocks report showed a greater September 1 stocks estimate of corn and wheat than traders expected.  Market watchers are looking ahead to the October WASDE report for updated production forecasts. That report and other government data hangs in the balance of a government shutdown. Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden says U.S. commodity price woes reach far beyond a single country. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 29, 2025

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The political divide between Congressional Democrats and the White House remains as neither side appears to have offered to compromise over a Continuing Resolution to keep the government running. Traders expect the USDA's Quarterly Grain Stocks report tomorrow to show ample supplies of corn, wheat and soybeans.

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 26, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 4:59


NCGA President Kenneth Hartman says the association is pleased with the announcement that the USDA and DOJ will be looking closer into increased input costs crop farmers are facing. Soybean growers are assisting The Anderson's expansion at the Port of Houston. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 25, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:59


The Annual Agriculture Outlook Forum presented by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and Agri-Pulse featured some of the nation's top agriculture leaders including U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. 

DriveTime: September 24, 2025

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A recent survey by the National Corn Growers Association suggests high prices may see corn farmers cutting back on fertilizer use in the coming season. American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland is frustrated the U.S. is offering financial assistance to Argentina at the same time the country is cutting commodity export taxes and displacing traditional U.S. sales to China. 

DriveTime: September 23, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:59


Iowa Senator Charles Grassley today addressed the budget impasse approaching the end of the fiscal year, the disparity in farm income between crop and livestock farmers and the continued lack of soybean export sales to China. 

DriveTime: September 22, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 4:59


The USDA reports New World Screwworm has been detected in an 8-month old cow just 70 miles south of the U.S. border.  The USDA continues a ban on Mexican cattle imports and vows to work to protect the domestic beef herd. The USDA's latest forecast suggests record returns for livestock producers and a continued decline in crop farm receipts. 

DriveTime: September 19, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 4:59


China's absence from the purchase of new crop soybeans and other commodities has been well documented. Terrain's Dr. John Newton says there's still time to reverse the trend. Newton is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. 

DriveTime: September 18, 2025

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Without a political solution analysts suggest it could be months before China returns to the U.S. for major commodity supplies. Witnesses today called on House members to shift control of the Food for Peace Program to the USDA. 

DriveTime: September 17, 2025

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Questions remain on whether recommendations on food ingredients and vaccines are based on scientific fact or leadership opinion. John Bode with the Corn Refiners Association says their industry will suffer consequences and consumers pay more for food. 

DriveTime: September 16, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:59


For a fourth time President Trump has extended the deadline to find a deal on new ownership for the video social media site TikTok. President Trump and Xi still plan to discuss a framework agreement on Friday. ASA President Caleb Ragland says farmers need open markets now. 

DriveTime: September 15, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:58


The U.S. and China have reached a framework deal on ownership of social media platform TikTok. There were no reports of any agreement on soybeans or other ag commodities. McDonalds has announced a $200 million dollar investment in regenerative agriculture for U.S. cattle ranchers. 

DriveTime: September 12, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 4:59


U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Madrid this weekend. Congress faces an end of fiscal year deadline for a new budget. Democratic leaders may hold out for concessions from the majority. USDA's WASDE forecast higher corn and soybean production but markets moved higher in Chicago. 

DriveTime: September 11, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 4:59


Calls from farmers and the agriculture industry for financial assistance and a new farm bill are growing louder from across the country. Nearly 300 members of the National Farmers Union are in Washington meeting with legislators. Rob Larew says farm program supports need to be evaluated. 

DriveTime: September 10, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 4:59


The Agri-Pulse annual CEO Compensation Report based on IRS data is out suggesting top ag leader compensation was up on average over $30,000 from last year's levels.  The Interior Department and other government agencies lost a significant share of their workforce to deferred resignation programs.  

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 9, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 4:59


The MAHA Commission report and casts a different view of production agriculture than the first report.  Members of the National Pork Producers Association are in Washington and lobbying for new farm policy. Today is Hunger Awareness Day. 

DriveTime: September 8, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 4:59


U.S. corn and soybean crops continue to advance although condition declined again over the last week.  This season's crop forecast will be updated Friday by the USDA.  The outlook for record crops suggests prices will fall and government subsidies will be higher. 

DriveTime: September 5, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 4:59


Today's DriveTime features highlights from Lydia Johnson's interview with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson. On this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers Thompson discusses the farm economy, financial assistance for farmers and work on Farm Bill 2.0. 

DriveTime: September 4, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 4:59


A farm land values survey points to lower marks in the state of Illinois. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen isn't sure ag policy should be called a farm bill and believes Washington needs to step up to support renewable fuels. 

DriveTime: September 3, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:59


The USDA updated its farm income forecast indicating a sharp contrast between crop and livestock receipts. Private forecasts suggest the Ag Department's September Crop Report will continue to suggest record production for U.S. corn and soybeans. 

DriveTime: September 2, 2025

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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst confirms reelection rumors. China continues to purchase soybeans from sources other than the U.S. Rice proves a stumbling block for trade negotiations with Japan. 

DriveTime: August 29, 2025

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A key agriculture leader in the U.S. Senate may not seek another term. Two legislators are in Taiwan for talks and water levels on the lower Mississippi may become an issue this fall. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 28, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:59


The USDA is forecasting a smaller ag trade deficit based on an increase in its export forecast. John Bode with the Corn Refiners Association refutes MAHA claims on HFCS and Dan Christenson with Pepsico says they intend to provide products consumers want to buy. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 27, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 4:59


Global demand for corn and soybeans isn't keeping up with growing supplies from Brazil and pending record crops in the U.S.  Steve Nicholson with Rabbobank says the extended outlook for farm income is grim. Rodney Weinzierl with Illinois Corn Growers says the liquid fuel debate should shift to octane. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 26, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 4:59


Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden spent the day at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. Vaden said the Trump administration is tracking low commodity prices and seeking options to assist farmers through negative balance sheets. Vaden said the discovery of New World Screw Worm in a traveler is no concern to the livestock industry. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 25, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 4:59


New World Screw Worm was detected in the U.S. in early August from an individual infected with pest larvae. Some industry officials want answers why the news was released to only a few. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 22, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 4:59


There is a great disparity between cash returns for crops and livestock. Dr. John Newton with Terrain says China's absence from the export scene further complicates the commodity price outlook. Renewable fuel advocates didn't get the news they hoped for on SRE's from the EPA today. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 21, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 4:59


Scouts on the Pro Farmer Crop tour have discovered drought and disease pressure in both corn and soybean crops. While corn yields may still achieve records, the USDA WASDE forecast appears higher than some believe is realistic. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 20, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:59


Agri-Pulse features articles today on how tariffs on ag inputs may lead to ever higher prices for farmers. A draft from the MAHA Commission appears to be more tolerant of advanced farming technologies. Some fear regulations on cumulative exposure may be on the horizon. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 19, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:59


The American Soybean Association pressed the Trump administration to bring a conclusion to the trade conflict with China and bring the top buyer back to the US market for soybean supplies. ASA President Caleb Ragland responds to challenges from the MAHA Commission. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 18, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 4:59


The USDA says corn and soybean crops continue to advance in maturity with a majority of acres in good to excellent condition.  Crop scouts on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour saw excellent yield potential in South Dakota with signs of heat stress in both Ohio and Indiana. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 8, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 4:59


Today's DriveTime highlights comments of this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers filmed on location at Minnesota's Farmfest 2025.  Senate Ag Ranking Member Amy Kloubuchar and House Ag Ranking Member Angie Craig comment on the USDA reorganization plan and the prospects of a "skinny" farm bill. 

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 7, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 4:59


President Trump fills a vacancy on the Fed Board and legislators introduce legislation to make it easier for consumers to use E-15 blended fuel. 

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