Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a pair of executive orders to expand beef imports and grow the domestic cattle herd, according to a White House official. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association opposes the move. The Senate Agriculture Committee will address fertilizer price and availability at a hearing tomorrow. One witness says the industry is in a crisis. 

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. 

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.