Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

The White House announces a tour to highlight the infrastructure bill's benefits to rural America, China makes a big corn purchase, and pork producers head to Washington. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Members of the International Fresh Produce Association are in Washington this week. Leaders are calling on legislators to resolve labor issues, provide market access for crops and restore funding for fresh produce in government feeding programs. 

The number of confirmed cases of New World screwworm continues to climb in Texas. Soybean condition declined while corn held steady last week. A new study illustrates the relationship between USMCA and consumer food prices. 

Commodity prices lost ground all week under fundamental pressure. Financial markets had their worst day since last October following today's jobs report. A new study was released this week indicating areas where women in agriculture need support. Over 8 in 10 women surveyed say they are interested in leadership either now or in the future. 

USDA and related government agencies are on task in Texas dealing with a New World screwworm case in a young calf. National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says this is an animal health issue and work is underway to contain it. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins testified before the House Agriculture Committee today. 

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.