Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Partisan sparks flew from the start of debate in the House Agriculture Committee. 

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is this week's guest on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. The Michigan Democrat sees a challenging future for a new farm bill. 

The American Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have joined the American Petroleum Institute and some auto dealers to challenge the EPA's Tailpipe Emission Standards. 

Despite signs of stress and stability, the Fed holds interest rates steady.

Senate Ag Ranking Member John Boozman offered a Republican led version of a new farm bill today including increases for Title 1 programs as well as trade promotion and research. 

The USDA reports the nations corn and soybean crop is ahead of average in every category including 74% of corn and 72% of soybeans rated in good to excellent condition.