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Agri-Pulse DriveTime
by www.agri-pulse.com
An end-of-day podcast with a roundup of the day's top ag, food and energy policy headlines, pushed Monday-Friday just in time for your afternoon commute.
Episodes
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 16, 2026
The Intercontinental Exchange may be offering cattle and hog futures contracts before the end of the year. The lights may soon be back on at several Feed the Future innovation labs and drones are gaining popularity on farms and ranches across the nation.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 15, 2026
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the Producer Price Index made the biggest jump since December 2022. Gasoline prices were reported up 64% with diesel prices more than doubled from a year ago. The Council for Agriculture Science and Technology will release data tomorrow suggesting...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 14, 2026
The new president of Syngenta's North American Crop Protection business , Jeff Cecil says this cyclical cycle in agriculture is unlike any he's seen before. The Kentucky native says innovation is key to farmers around the globe meeting the increased demand for food. Cecil succeeds Vern Hawkins…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: Tuesday, October 13, 2025
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a 100% reallocation of Small Refinery Exemptions. Agriculture leaders praised the decision and hope the plan can be finalized in the calendar year. Syngenta's Val Dolcini still believes a new farm bill can be approved in the Lame Duck session.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 9, 2026
A bipartisan group of legislators sent a letter to Trump administration officials requesting action on biofuel RVO's for 2026 and 2027. A popular political analyst is using more blue paint on the horizon for next month's elections. USDA forecast larger crops and carryover stocks for major...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 8, 2026
Traders continued to consolidate their market positions in front of the USDA's WASDE report Friday. Corn and soybean export sales were on the low end of trae expectations. Soybean export sales for the year are running well ahead for the year. Corn planting in Argentina are running ahead of the...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 7, 2026
Minutes from the last meeting of the Fed showed a unanimous decision to raise interest rates with additional increases expected this year. Agriculture groups shared appreciation for President Trump's effort to lower diesel prices, but most say it won't offset costs that are over 70% higher than a...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 6, 2026
Agriculture groups expressed gratitude for President Trump's action to lower diesel fuel expenses. Wheat prices continue to see support from an escalation in fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Farmer sentiment fell last month according to the latest survey by the CME Group and Purdue University.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 5, 2026
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump will have an announcement of a plan to help lower fuel prices at the pump. The news follows action last week by G7 nations to release oil and diesel from reserves. The corn and soybean harvest is running behind the five-year average.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 2, 2026
A new ag leader says even with additional financial assistance from Washington, there will be fewer farmers next year. Diesel prices are directly impacting farmer bottom lines this fall and indirectly reducing revenue from higher shipping costs.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 1, 2026
A former national farm bureau leader is at odds with his home state association over a political endorsement for the U.S.Senate. Market insiders say ample stocks and poor crush margins prevent Chinese buyers from being more aggressive for U.S. supplies. Both drought and heavy rains are impacting...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 30, 2026
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says there are multiple ways to still get a new farm bill in this calendar year. Boozman told the Arkansas Farm Bureau that he and staffers would work through the recess to be ready for the Lame Duck Session. Boozman said additional financial...
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Agri-Pulse Drivetime: September 29, 2026
The end of the fiscal year brings another missed deadline for a new farm bill. Congress must approve another extension, write new policy or allow permanent law to take over in the new calendar year. The USDA's September Grain Stocks report is due tomorrow. El Nino is strengthening and leaving...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 28, 2026
Soybean prices broke lower today after details of last week's trade discussions between President Trump and President Xi didn't include Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans or the announcement of any additional purchase intentions. Wet weather hampered the harvest pace last week and threatens to keep…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 25, 2026
Trump administration officials said they will release trade details of this week's discussions with China on Monday. Trump and Xi are expected to meet twice more this year. Iran has offered a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz and there's another name vying for leadership on the House Ag Committee.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 24, 2026
News has been limited of the talks between President Trump and President Xi. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley says the high profile state visit should yield results for the nation. The war between Russia and Ukraine is limiting wheat exports from the Black Sea region but buyers haven't felt the...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 23, 2026
Negotiations between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set for tomorrow in Washington. Analysts say agriculture is well positioned to be a part of the discussions between the two world leaders. Soybean growers hope for renewed buying interest from its previous top buyer. One…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 22, 2026
President Trump made threats toward Iran in his address to the U.N. General Assembly and later met with Iranian officials. The president also met with the new Prime Minister of Britain and Prime Minister from Japan. A new survey by two major row crop grower associations highlights farmer...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 21, 2026
The Renewable Fuels Association has field legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency's granting of small refinery exemptions. President Trump announced he is working on a "massive deal" to purchase potash from Belarus. Grain futures were higher today anticipating positive news from...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 18, 2026
Soybean and soy product futures fell at the Chicago Board of Trade. Technical factors and fundamentals plagued the end of the week trade. Arlan Suderman with StoneX believes commodity futures are well positioned in front of meetings with China. Harvest delays are expected next week.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 17, 2026
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the economic challenge for farmers is well beyond commodity prices. Dr. Alex Buck with the Plant Based Products Council told House Ag Committee members that the U.S. is missing an opportunity to capture market opportunities. The Meat Institute is...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 16, 2026
Along party lines, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a farm bill proposal by a 12-11 vote. Leaders said the proposal was long overdue and represents a long list of bipartisan amendments. The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 15, 2026
The Senate Ag Committee will reconsider its farm bill proposal tomorrow.Cryptocurrency legislation fails in the U.S. Senate. Winter wheat planting is running behind average and ethanol exports are up compared to last year.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 14, 2026
Legislators are back in Washington with a full agenda and a clock ticking down to the November elections. Farmers and ag interests are in town lobbying for a new farm bill and energy policy. Crops are maturing and the harvest pace is picking up across the nation.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 11, 2026
Soybean traders were caught leaning toward the bullish side of the market as the USDA increased it's estimated production forecast for the season ahead. As expected, the September crop report lowered both the average corn yield and total production. The USDA lowered expectations for Brazilian…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 10, 2026
Crude oil prices continued to climb while stock prices turned lower. Traders see inflation fears pushing the Fed to raise interest rates at its meeting next week. Commodity prices rallied in front of tomorrow's USDA WASDE report. High sulfur prices may be putting agriculture and food security at...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 9, 2026
Diesel fuel prices are setting records this week just as farmers are ramping up machines to facilitate this year's harvest. The increased expense threatens to offset any relief from the recent bounce in commodity prices. A survey of market analysts suggests traders are expecting the USDA's WASDE...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 8, 2026
The nation's agriculture mourns the loss of Iowa soybean farmer, Ray Gaesser. He worked to develop farm policy and support renewable fuel with fellow ag leaders, but was also an advocate for soil health and climate smart ag practices. In a 2023 interview, he gave testimony to conservation tillage...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 4, 2026
Farmers are turning to practices to improve soil health to maintain nutrients and boost productivity. Soybean leaders say Small Refinery Exemptions were never intended to stay in the nation's renewable energy program.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 3, 2026
New estimates suggest better farm income for the year ahead, but input costs continue rising. Reports suggest th EPA is considering eliminating a federal requirement that states notify the public and seek comment before issuing air pollution permits for data centers and other industrial…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 2, 2026
Commodity leaders continue to call on legislators to complete work on a new farm bill. John Bode with the Corn Refiners Association has faith in the U.S. trade team and says Canada is too important to ignore as a trading partner and calls on the Trump administration to approve an updated USMCA.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 1, 2026
Conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated again today further clouding the outlook for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to modernize USDA data collection. Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says it will be an evolution toward greater...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 31, 2026
The Trump administration announced it's decision on Small Refinery Exemptions today. The EPA's action on the matter is pending. Sources say Trump will meet with members of his cabinet and the oil industry tomorrow to discuss how to lower gasoline prices. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 28, 2026
Fed Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the fed may have to take action to address interest rates that are still running higher than target levels. President Trump took aim at the four largest meatpackers today suggesting farmers should be given the right to process their own food. Meat industry...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 27, 2026
Clean Fuels Alliance America joined a chorus of other members of the Fuels America Coalition in a letter to President Trump warning of plans to increase Renewable Fuel Standard exemptions for small refiners. A Brazilian crop agency expects similar soybean planted agency in the country this year.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 26, 2026
Cattlemen across the country are speaking out against President Trump's plan to import millions of pounds of foreign beef tariff free over the next 90-days. Agriculture leaders say the plan undercuts domestic beef prices, discourages producers from expanding herds and ultimately won't save...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 25, 2026
Delegates of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation met to discuss policy for the coming year. President Randy Kron says the farm bill and E15 legislation were at the top of the priority list, but debate over data centers took an extended period of time. Kron says it's a challenging discussion.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 24, 2026
U.S. corn and soybean crop condition fell again this week according to USDA's NASS. Crops are advancing to maturity in overall good growing conditions. Farm groups are calling for a resolution to trade friction between the U.S. and Canada.The Trump administration is threatening additional…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 21, 2026
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall believes the Senate will approve a farm bill and is hopeful for E15 legislation and additional financial support for farmers. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association strongly opposes President Trump's plan to import beef and sell below…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 20, 2026
A bipartisan group of agriculture leaders discussed the deepening farm crisis today and launched an online platform to gather farmer voices. Former NCGA CEO Jon Doggett says the Congress gets a failing grade. Thus far field samples this week of corn and soybeans have been underwhelming on the Pro...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 19, 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told a farm audience in South Dakota today that Republicans are looking at all options to approving a farm bill. President Trump has made his selection for a the new lead at the Food and Drug Administration. The minutes of the last Fed Reserve meeting showed a...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 18, 2026
Control of the Strait of Hormuz remains in question as President Trump said he has no plans for future negotiations with Iran and threatened Oman for reportedly seeking a deal to manage the waterway with Iran. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to rescind the "roadless rule" for the...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 17, 2026
Corn and soybean condition declined again last week according to the USDA's Weekly Crop Progress report today. Crops continue to mature at faster than the average pace. The latest update from the Chicago Fed Reserve Bank suggests land values held steady in the second quarter. Farm loans reporting...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 14, 2026
Opposition continues to mount against the proposed merger between two major rail companies. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson says he believes Congress will approve a farm bill and hopes labor reform legislation sees action before the end of the year.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 13, 2026
The Trump administration says more than 40 countries are involved in a scam to bypass U.S. tariffs. A recent report says the U.S. could have lost between $10 and $100 billion dollars. Wholesale inflation dropped last month. The Labor Department's producer price index rose 4.7% from July a year…
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 12, 2026
The USDA's WASDE report today revealed increased acres for both corn and soybean crops. Corn yield per acre fell but total production was forecast above 16 billion bushels. Soybean yield was also down, but production was forecast at a record level.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 11, 2026
The USDA's August WASDE report tomorrow may include smaller production estimates and tighter stocks than previous reports. Acreage reports could be key to the results. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is hopeful for better results on a new farm bill after the summer recess.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 10, 2026
The USDA reports corn and soybeans continue to mature at faster than the average pace while crop condition remains well below a year ago. House Ag Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson shares his resolve to approve a new farm bill. The FDA proposed a rule to enhance oversight of substances claimed to be...
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 7, 2026
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman told members of the ag media today that he's not done working to get a new farm bill. NCBA's Collin Woodall opposes MCOOL in the Senate farm bill proposal. Agri-Pulse Newsmakers welcomes a new host: Tammi Arunder.
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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: August 6, 2026
The same chorus of farm groups calling for the Senate Agriculture Committee to approve a new farm bill were left hoping a compromise might still be found to advance new policy this year. GOP members lacked enough votes to approve their draft proposal. Chairman Boozman left the business meeting in...
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