Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

Today's DriveTime examines the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the impact that has on the global food supply as well as Russia's decision to halt fertilizer exports. 

The USDA is investigating a possible case of New World screwworm in South Texas. Nutrition spending may be the biggest challenge for Senators to face in writing a new farm bill. The Trump administration may be imposing new tariffs on certain trading partners. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says New World Screwworm is now just 25 miles from the Texas border. Rollins told media today she would begin regular updates on the issue. Agri-Pulse Newsmakers Host Lydia Johnson reports from the Food and Ag Issues Summit today in California. 

World Pork Expo is scheduled for this week in Iowa. Agri-Pulse founder Sara Wyant previews the Food and Ag Issues Summit set for tomorrow in California. The International Year of the Woman ACE Summit kicked off today in Arlington. 

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discusses the backlog of pesticide reviews and Small Refinery Exemption requests left by the Biden administration. Zeldin discusses the path forward on an unbiased review of glyphosate herbicide and intent to follow the science on matter. Zeldin says EPA will implement any change Congress brings to the RFS program.  

An investigation into fertilizer price spikes is underway according to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin tells Agri-Pulse researchers will "follow the science" in its review of the safety of glyphosate without bias. The STB has unanimously accepted a revised merger application between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.