Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Agriculture leaders at the Farm Progress Show lament the growing agriculture trade deficit and need for updated risk management tools in a new farm bill. 

The 71st Farm Progress Show opens in Boone, Iowa tomorrow. Despite a down farm economy Show Manager Matt Jungman says farmers are looking for innovation to boost efficiency.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on leaders of the US Senate to get working on a farm bill and a former Illinois congresswoman makes a case for Democratic policy for rural America. 

Today's DriveTime features thoughts from the lead of the Democratic Rural Urban Bridge Initiative, soybean farmers reaction to the EPA's new Herbicide Strategy and a country ham that brings $10.5 million dollars for charity. 

The Agri-Pulse team reports comments from ag leaders in Chicago at the DNC and from Mitchell, South Dakota at Dakotafest.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennett is pleased to see worker protection as a part of the Democratic Platform.  Bennett says stepped up basis will have to be addressed when current tax policy expires. 

The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. Newsmakers Host Lydia Johnson reports from the Windy City. 

Monday's USDA WASDE report could include higher yield and overall production estimates for U.S. corn and soybean crops. 

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers host Lydia Johnson reports an urgency for a new farm bill and renewed interest in the race for the White House from the Minnesota Farmfest. 

Ag interests in Minnesota support their governor as vice-president. Senator Grassley responds to ag equipment manufacturers lay-offs.  

Harris chooses Minnesota for a running mate and financial markets steady following a major recovery in Japanese stocks. 

Hurricane Debbie brings damage to Florida and threatens flooding on the Southeast coast. Crops continue to mature with above average ratings. 

Specialty crop growers want a new farm bill and desperately need a resolution to labor issues that limit crop production. 

The US Senate has begun its August recess with no action on a new farm bill and a failed vote on tax legislation. 

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has issued payments to producers and landowners who experienced discrimination in federal assistance prior to 2021. 

Olympic officials attempt to provide "climate friendly" meals is leading to a protein shortage for athletes in Paris. 

USDA's NASS reports corn and soybeans advance in maturity in better than average condition. 

Court reverses small refinery exemptions. NFU wants adequate funding for DOJ and farm groups call for EPA reform of ESA regulations. 

Congress and the renewable fuels industry continue to call for the Treasury Department to issue guidance for the 45Z rules for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.

A new FAO report suggests the goal of eliminating global hunger by 2030 is becoming even more daunting. Hunger and food insecurity continues to run rampant. 

An extensive list of agriculture interests tell members of the House Agriculture Committee that farm debt is climbing and a new farm bill is needed to offset lower commodity prices, higher input costs and challenging interest rates. 

Over 500 organizations sent a letter to leaders of Congress encouraging approval of a new, modernized farm bill. Gary Adams of the National Cotton Council says another 2018 extension isn't an alternative. 

TFI's Corey Rosenbusch says Russia wants to control global fertilizer supplies and one political analyst believes rural voters are aligned with an "American First" platform in the race for the White House. 

Major farm groups are asking the Biden administration for more flexible and inclusive rules to qualify for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. 

A number of US Senators offer approval for Ohio Senator JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 election. Vance offers his acceptance speech tonight at the RNC.