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DriveTime: April 21, 2025

Vice President Vance and India Prime Minister Modi discussed trade issues between the two countries today in New Delhi.

Daybreak West: April 22, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 18, 2025: NCFC's Chuck Conner on tariffs, ag labor, budget reconciliation

Congressional Republicans are still a long way from agreeing on the giant budget reconciliation bill, but National Council of Farmer Cooperatives leader Chuck Conner says he sees ‘glimmers of hope’ for a boost to the farm safety net in the package. Conner also discusses the possibility for ag labor reform this Congress as well as tariffs and brain drain at USDA.Then, Dan Halstrom from the U.S. Meat Export Federation and Krista Swanson from the National Corn Growers Association discuss how tariffs are affecting their industries.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: April 21, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 18, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 17, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 16, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 15, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 11, 2025: Rep. Newhouse on tariffs, USDA staff reductions

President Donald Trump this week temporarily paused country-specific reciprocal tariffs while those applied to China increased to 125%. We asked Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., how the move could change the U.S.' ag trading relationship with China and his thoughts on staff reductions at the Agriculture Department.Then, Tim Lust from the National Sorghum Producers and Ken Barbic with Invariant discuss the tariffs, including how long producers can wait for government payments for market loss.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: April 14, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 11, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 10, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 9, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 8, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 7, 2025

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 4, 2025: Sen. Hoeven on tariffs, budget reconciliation

President Trump unveiled a massive tariff plan this week adding a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports, plus a higher reciprocal tariff on many U.S. trading partners. We asked Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., how the tariffs will affect producers and how farm bill elements may be incorporated into budget reconciliation.Then, the American Soybean Association's Virginia Houston and Joe Glauber from the International Food Policy Research Institute discuss which producers could be hurt the most by the tariffs and how farmers' cost of production will increase.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

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.

Daybreak West: April 4, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 3, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 2, 2025

DriveTime: March 31, 2025

Based on farmer surveys, the USDA forecast a larger corn crop and smaller soybean crop than a year ago.

Daybreak West: April 1, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 31, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 28, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 27, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 26, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 25, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: March 21, 2025: Rep. Kat Cammack on reconciliation, farm bill, producer payments

After three hurricanes hit her Florida district in 13 months, Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., overviews recovery efforts and the possibility to embed USDA staff in FEMA to assist with future disasters. She also discusses the potential for including farm bill elements in budget reconciliation, saying it is “absolutely feasible.”Then, T.A. Hawks with Monument Advocacy and Mike Stranz from the National Farmers Union discuss USDA’s release of $10B in market relief payments and the potential impact of the administration’s trade policies on agriculture.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: March 24, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 21, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 20, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 19, 2025

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

Daybreak West: March 18, 2025

Daybreak West: March 17, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: March 14, 2025: Ted McKinney on ag trade, farm bill

The agriculture industry is beginning to feel shocks from retaliatory tariffs aimed at U.S. farm products. We speak with National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney about how President Trump’s aggressive trade agenda is impacting American agriculture and look ahead to NASDA’s farm bill priorities.Then, Scott Gerlt with the American Soybean Association and Roger Cryan from the American Farm Bureau Federation discuss whether farmers should be concerned about another trade war.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

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.

Daybreak West: March 14, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 13, 2025

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.

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.

Daybreak West: March 11, 2025

DriveTime: March 7, 2025

Agri-Pulse offers a special edition of Newsmakers featuring key agriculture leaders from this week's Commodity Classic in Denver.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: March 7, 2025: Farm leaders from Commodity Classic

It’s been a big week for farm country as President Donald Trump enacted, then delayed, tariffs on Mexico and Canada. We spoke with farm group leaders at Commodity Classic in Denver about their top priorities in 2025, including tariffs, the state of the farm economy and renewable fuels.Tune in to hear from American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr., National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France, National Association of Wheat Growers President Keeff Felty and Association of Equipment Manufacturers Ag Sector Board Chair Greg Petras.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: March 10, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 7, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: March 6, 2025

DriveTime: March 4, 2025

President Trump's tariffs cast a somber tone over the trade show floor at Commodity Classic in Denver today.

Daybreak West: March 5, 2025

DriveTime: March 3, 2025

President Trump tells farmers to prepare to produce more ag products for domestic markets as more tariffs start tomorrow.

Daybreak West: March 4, 2025

DriveTime: February 28, 2025

USDA Chief Economist is featured on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. In a preview of this week's podcast, Meyer discusses the good and the bad of the farm economy and hope for better egg prices.

Daybreak West: March 3, 2025

DriveTime: February 27, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Agri-Pulse the department intends to meet or beat the Congressional deadline to distribute economic and disaster assistance payments approved by legislators last year.