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DriveTime: June 12, 2025

Rumors suggest the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to announce RVO numbers for the renewable fuels Industry. Paul Winters with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the industry is united in its request for more biodiesel. The USDA's June WASDE report held few surprises for the commodity market.

Daybreak West: June 13, 2025

DriveTime: June 11, 2025

What President Trump called a trade deal with China others called a framework agreement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told members of Congress the administration is pursuing negotiated agreements with 18 major trading partners.

Daybreak West: June 12, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: June 10, 2025

Trade talks between the U.S. and China are reported going "very well" by administration officials. The Senate approves key positions at USDA and EPA and Trump steel tariffs could increase canned food prices.

Daybreak West: June 11, 2025

DriveTime: June 9, 2025

The globe is keeping a close eye on trade talks between the U.S. and China. U.S. corn and soybean crops improve over the last week and traders offer their projections in front of the USDA WASDE report Thursday.

Daybreak Meristem: June 10, 2025

DriveTime: June 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announces trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are set for Monday in London.  Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wraps up her trade delegation to Italy.

Daybreak West: June 9, 2025

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: June 6, 2025: Producers, industry leaders from World Pork Expo

The pork industry suffered one of the worst economic years on record in 2023. As producers now grapple with the uncertainty of tariffs, we speak with Kevin Stuckey, sow unit manager at Cooper Farms in Ohio, Chris Ford, VP corporate swine lender at Farm Credit Services of America and Oklahoma Pork Council Executive Director Kylee Deniz to get a pulse on the animal health, labor and economic challenges facing the industry.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: June 5, 2025

Representatives of the National Pork Producers Council continue to call on Congress to approve a completely new farm bill. NPPC is pleased that the reconciliation package included needed farm program updates, but say the budget bill doesn't include everything the industry needs.

Daybreak Meristem: June 6, 2025

DriveTime: June 4, 2025

The U.S. Senate Committee on Aging held a hearing this afternoon addressing the aging farm workforce and loss of family farmers. Witnesses shared economics including labor rates, low commodity prices and foreign imports were major obstacles to farm profitability.

Daybreak West: June 5, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: June 3, 2025

As promised, President Trump is raising tariffs on aluminum and steel. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley supports whole milk on school menus and the World Pork Expo opens tomorrow at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Daybreak West: June 4, 2025

DriveTime: Monday, June 2, 2025

The USDA reported corn and soybean planting advanced over the past week while crop condition for both crops is well over two-thirds good to excellent. The advanced planting and crop ratings is proving bearish for commodity futures prices.

Daybreak West: June 3, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 30, 2025

Comments from former Agriculture Secretaries Dan Glickman and Mike Johanns preview this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers as well as comments from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig who's featured in the upcoming Agri-Pulse Open Mic. Reconciliation, tariffs and farm programs are featured topics.

Daybreak West: June 2, 2025

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 30, 2025: Former Ag Secretaries on reconciliation, farm bill, tariffs

Senate Republicans will spend the coming weeks trying to agree on changes to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.  We asked Clinton and George W. Bush administration ag secretaries, Dan Glickman and Mike Johanns, about how reconciliation elements may change in the Senate and the fate of the traditional rural-urban farm bill coalition. "It looks to me like the coalition broke up," Johanns says.Glickman and Johanns also discuss the Make America Healthy Again report, President Trump's tariffs and USDA staff reductions.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 29, 2025

The legal challenge over President Trump's authority to impose tariffs on global trading partners took another turn this afternoon. A stay will allow the U.S. to continue to collect tariffs until the appeal process plays out.

Daybreak West: May 30, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 28, 2025

Over 300 agriculture and related groups sent a letter calling on Congress to enact the bipartisan Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. The groups say state labeling requirements contradict EPA's scientific findings on pesticide safety.

Daybreak West: May 29, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 28, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 23, 2025: House Ag Chairman Glenn Thompson on reconciliation, trade

House Republicans passed their reconciliation bill by a one vote margin. The bill boosts farm programs and extends key tax breaks but cuts SNAP program spending. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson joins Newsmakers to talk about why the bill is so important for agriculture. He also discusses the impact of federal downsizing at USDA and whether farmers should be worried about the president’s trade policy.Then, Jim Richards with Cornerstone Government Affairs and Anne Simmons with The Peterson Group, Inc. discuss the specifics of reconciliation and whether comprehensive farm bills are a thing of the past.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 27, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 23, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 22, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 21, 2025

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.

Daybreak Meristem: May 20, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 16, 2025: Sen. Roger Marshall on reconciliation, MAHA, dietary guidelines

House Republicans advanced major pieces of their massive budget bill this week, including expanded tax benefits for farmers and small businesses. We asked Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., how those provisions could fare in the Senate. He also says he’s pushing back on Make America Healthy Again advocates who criticize pesticide use, and he talks about what he expects from the new dietary guidelines.Then, John Weber with Monument Advocacy and Sharon Bomer Lauritsen with AgTrade Strategies, LLC discuss the details of reconciliation and the recent trade deal between the U.S. and U.K.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 19, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 16, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 15, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 14, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 13, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 9, 2025: Rep. Eric Sorensen on reconciliation, USDA downsizing

House Agriculture Committee members will have a lengthy markup next week to find the instructed $230 billion in budget reconciliation savings. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., explains Democrats' opposition to nutrition cuts and the scrubbing of the term "climate" at USDA.Then, former USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses downsizing at the agency and Angela Rachidi from the American Enterprise Institute outlines proposed SNAP cuts in reconciliation.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 12, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 9, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 8, 2025

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.

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.

Daybreak West: May 6, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 2, 2025: Rep. Chellie Pingree on reconciliation, farm bill, USDA downsizing

Republicans on the House Ag Committee are trying to reach agreement on cuts to nutrition assistance and increases in farm bill spending. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, says Democrats will be largely opposed to SNAP cuts to fund a boost to commodity programs. “We can’t rob Peter to pay Paul,” she said.Then, Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates and Gina Plata-Nino with the Food Research and Action Center discuss the political hurdles ahead with proposed cuts to the SNAP program.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 5, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 2, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 1, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 30, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 29, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 25, 2025: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins at White House Easter Egg Roll

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA's downsizing plan due in May could include some consolidation. Recording at the White House Easter Egg Roll, we also asked her about the department's plans to address bird flu this spring, her thoughts on the timing for trade assistance and whether she’s confident Congress will provide needed funding through the Commodity Credit Corporation.Then, we speak with Emily Metz from the American Egg Board, Cathy Burns from the International Fresh Produce Association and Philip Good from the United Soybean Board to discuss the commodities on display at the event.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: April 28, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 25, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 24, 2025

DriveTime: June 12, 2025

Rumors suggest the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to announce RVO numbers for the renewable fuels Industry. Paul Winters with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the industry is united in its request for more biodiesel. The USDA's June WASDE report held few surprises for the commodity market.

Daybreak West: June 13, 2025

DriveTime: June 11, 2025

What President Trump called a trade deal with China others called a framework agreement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told members of Congress the administration is pursuing negotiated agreements with 18 major trading partners.

Daybreak West: June 12, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: June 10, 2025

Trade talks between the U.S. and China are reported going "very well" by administration officials. The Senate approves key positions at USDA and EPA and Trump steel tariffs could increase canned food prices.

Daybreak West: June 11, 2025

DriveTime: June 9, 2025

The globe is keeping a close eye on trade talks between the U.S. and China. U.S. corn and soybean crops improve over the last week and traders offer their projections in front of the USDA WASDE report Thursday.

Daybreak Meristem: June 10, 2025

DriveTime: June 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announces trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are set for Monday in London.  Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wraps up her trade delegation to Italy.

Daybreak West: June 9, 2025

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: June 6, 2025: Producers, industry leaders from World Pork Expo

The pork industry suffered one of the worst economic years on record in 2023. As producers now grapple with the uncertainty of tariffs, we speak with Kevin Stuckey, sow unit manager at Cooper Farms in Ohio, Chris Ford, VP corporate swine lender at Farm Credit Services of America and Oklahoma Pork Council Executive Director Kylee Deniz to get a pulse on the animal health, labor and economic challenges facing the industry.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: June 5, 2025

Representatives of the National Pork Producers Council continue to call on Congress to approve a completely new farm bill. NPPC is pleased that the reconciliation package included needed farm program updates, but say the budget bill doesn't include everything the industry needs.

Daybreak Meristem: June 6, 2025

DriveTime: June 4, 2025

The U.S. Senate Committee on Aging held a hearing this afternoon addressing the aging farm workforce and loss of family farmers. Witnesses shared economics including labor rates, low commodity prices and foreign imports were major obstacles to farm profitability.

Daybreak West: June 5, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: June 3, 2025

As promised, President Trump is raising tariffs on aluminum and steel. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley supports whole milk on school menus and the World Pork Expo opens tomorrow at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Daybreak West: June 4, 2025

DriveTime: Monday, June 2, 2025

The USDA reported corn and soybean planting advanced over the past week while crop condition for both crops is well over two-thirds good to excellent. The advanced planting and crop ratings is proving bearish for commodity futures prices.

Daybreak West: June 3, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 30, 2025

Comments from former Agriculture Secretaries Dan Glickman and Mike Johanns preview this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers as well as comments from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig who's featured in the upcoming Agri-Pulse Open Mic. Reconciliation, tariffs and farm programs are featured topics.

Daybreak West: June 2, 2025

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 30, 2025: Former Ag Secretaries on reconciliation, farm bill, tariffs

Senate Republicans will spend the coming weeks trying to agree on changes to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.  We asked Clinton and George W. Bush administration ag secretaries, Dan Glickman and Mike Johanns, about how reconciliation elements may change in the Senate and the fate of the traditional rural-urban farm bill coalition. "It looks to me like the coalition broke up," Johanns says.Glickman and Johanns also discuss the Make America Healthy Again report, President Trump's tariffs and USDA staff reductions.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 29, 2025

The legal challenge over President Trump's authority to impose tariffs on global trading partners took another turn this afternoon. A stay will allow the U.S. to continue to collect tariffs until the appeal process plays out.

Daybreak West: May 30, 2025

Agri-Pulse DriveTime: May 28, 2025

Over 300 agriculture and related groups sent a letter calling on Congress to enact the bipartisan Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. The groups say state labeling requirements contradict EPA's scientific findings on pesticide safety.

Daybreak West: May 29, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 28, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 23, 2025: House Ag Chairman Glenn Thompson on reconciliation, trade

House Republicans passed their reconciliation bill by a one vote margin. The bill boosts farm programs and extends key tax breaks but cuts SNAP program spending. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson joins Newsmakers to talk about why the bill is so important for agriculture. He also discusses the impact of federal downsizing at USDA and whether farmers should be worried about the president’s trade policy.Then, Jim Richards with Cornerstone Government Affairs and Anne Simmons with The Peterson Group, Inc. discuss the specifics of reconciliation and whether comprehensive farm bills are a thing of the past.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 27, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 23, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 22, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 21, 2025

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.

Daybreak Meristem: May 20, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 16, 2025: Sen. Roger Marshall on reconciliation, MAHA, dietary guidelines

House Republicans advanced major pieces of their massive budget bill this week, including expanded tax benefits for farmers and small businesses. We asked Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., how those provisions could fare in the Senate. He also says he’s pushing back on Make America Healthy Again advocates who criticize pesticide use, and he talks about what he expects from the new dietary guidelines.Then, John Weber with Monument Advocacy and Sharon Bomer Lauritsen with AgTrade Strategies, LLC discuss the details of reconciliation and the recent trade deal between the U.S. and U.K.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 19, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 16, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 15, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 14, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 13, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 9, 2025: Rep. Eric Sorensen on reconciliation, USDA downsizing

House Agriculture Committee members will have a lengthy markup next week to find the instructed $230 billion in budget reconciliation savings. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., explains Democrats' opposition to nutrition cuts and the scrubbing of the term "climate" at USDA.Then, former USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses downsizing at the agency and Angela Rachidi from the American Enterprise Institute outlines proposed SNAP cuts in reconciliation.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 12, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 9, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 8, 2025

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.

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.

Daybreak West: May 6, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 2, 2025: Rep. Chellie Pingree on reconciliation, farm bill, USDA downsizing

Republicans on the House Ag Committee are trying to reach agreement on cuts to nutrition assistance and increases in farm bill spending. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, says Democrats will be largely opposed to SNAP cuts to fund a boost to commodity programs. “We can’t rob Peter to pay Paul,” she said.Then, Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates and Gina Plata-Nino with the Food Research and Action Center discuss the political hurdles ahead with proposed cuts to the SNAP program.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: May 5, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 2, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: May 1, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 30, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 29, 2025

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.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 25, 2025: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins at White House Easter Egg Roll

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA's downsizing plan due in May could include some consolidation. Recording at the White House Easter Egg Roll, we also asked her about the department's plans to address bird flu this spring, her thoughts on the timing for trade assistance and whether she’s confident Congress will provide needed funding through the Commodity Credit Corporation.Then, we speak with Emily Metz from the American Egg Board, Cathy Burns from the International Fresh Produce Association and Philip Good from the United Soybean Board to discuss the commodities on display at the event.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Daybreak West: April 28, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 25, 2025

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.

Daybreak West: April 24, 2025