Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher examines what states may benefit from additional base acres in the Budget Reconciliation Law. The Trump administration cancels loan guarantees for the Grain Belt Express. 

Members of the United Soybean Board, American Soybean Association and the U.S. Soybean Export council presented today in Brazil at a meeting of the International Oilseed Producers Association. ASA President Caleb Ragland responds to challenges raised by the MAHA Committee report. 

National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman says grower leaders made their case for legislation to approve year around sales of E-15, a new farm bill and greater access to global markets last week with legislators on Capitol Hill. 

John Bode with the Corn Refiners Association says a shift in ingredients by a major cola company would bring negative consequences for corn farmers and his industry. A possible rail industry merger is prompting concern in the ag industry on both service and fees. 

Members of the House of Representatives are set to vote on a Senate approved rescission package tonight. President Trump has nominated Julie Callahan to serve on agriculture's trade front and the Senate Ag Committee has scheduled a hearing to approve another key leader at USDA. 

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall held a roundtable to discuss regenerative agriculture and the MAHA Commission Report.  Marshall says there are health issues the nation can't ignore. He says consumers will have a big influence on the future of food production

President Trump announced a trade deal with Indonesia while European Union members plot American products to retaliate with tariffs if they fail to meet the new August 1 deadline. Analysts say Trump tariffs may be impacting inflation. 

President Trump threated severe tariffs on Russia today if a peace deal was not signed with Ukraine in 50 days. USDA's NASS indicated both corn and soybean condition was running at or above the five year average. 

A lawsuit over California's Proposition 12 is the latest tiff between President Trump and the Golden State. The USDA is forecasting large crops and challenges on the demand front for U.S. row crops. 

Brazil's crop agency forecasts a significant increase in crop production. U.S. corn farmers will be in Washington next week to discuss policy. 

This week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers features comments on the farm economy and farm programs from Christy Seyfert of the Farm Credit Council and a look at the commodity market with AgResource Company founder Dan Basse. 

The Supreme Court opened the door for President Trump's plan to downsize the government. Secretary Rollins and some fellow cabinet members announce efforts to protect the nation's agriculture and EPA hears from industry on renewable fuel proposals.

President Trump's new tariffs on Japan and South Korea could challenge U.S. corn export sales. Judge Stephen Vaden was sworn in today as Deputy Secretary of USDA. 

President Donald Trump is expected to sign budget reconciliation legislation following approval by the House of Representatives in a 218-214 vote today. The nation's economy added more jobs than expected last month. The nation's focus now is on debt and tariff wars. 

In addition to budget reconciliation legislation and better trade deals, President Trump appears to be giving attention to the nation's ag workforce issues. 

After an overnight of grueling debate Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote in approving the Senate's budget reconciliation bill.  Many ag provisions and tax breaks remain in the language. 

The USDA offered only slight downward adjustments in planted acreage for corn and soybeans for 2025. The Senate is working to meet President Trump's goal of July 4th for budget reconciliation legislation. 

Trade news today includes President Trump has ended all negotiations with Canada and the announcement of a rare earth minerals deal with China. The clock is ticking on the Senate to approve its version of the Big Beautiful reconciliation bill. 

White House officials say it's up to President Trump to decide whether trading partners will be given additional time to resolve trade differences with the U.S. Domestic companies say China is proving slow to approve requests for exports of rare earth materials despite an agreement with Trump trade officials. 

Corn prices dropped to prices not seen since last October at just over $4.00 per bushel. Selling pressure is coming from expectations of a large planted acreage report from the USDA on Monday and a large Brazilian Safrinha crop. 

Record heat presses down on the East Coast with 100 degree temperatures recorded from Maine to Florida. The Senate Parliamentarian approves a revised state cost-share plan for SNAP. 

The Supreme Court may hear a labeling case over a popular herbicide this week. Crop prices are falling as hot weather is seen as a catalyst to crop development. 

Agri-Pulse reports today that some members of Congress are growing uneasy with the pace of trade negotiations given the pending deadline posed by the Trump administration. Global fertilizer supplies are being impacted by the war between Iran and Israel. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was in Texas today to announce additional efforts to protect the U.S. from the spread of New World Screwworm. NCBA CEO Collin Woodall says the pest can be deadly for cattle but poses no threat to food safety. 

Fears of New World Screwworm drove livestock futures prices lower today. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will be joined by members of Congress for a press conference tomorrow announcing additional efforts to combat the pest.