Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley supports legislation to allow year round sales of E-15 blended fuel. Grassley supports the idea of moving the Food for Peace Program to the USDA. 

Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra believes next month's continuing resolution bill is the next opportunity to carry year around E-15 legislation into law. He believes a farm bill will be done this year but admits spending is the biggest issue. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses serving the agriculture industry at USDA and cooperating with other cabinet members to grow opportunities for farmers and ranchers.  Rollins says DOGE downsizing may actually improve local service to the ag community. 

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers.  Johnson discusses changes to SNAP work requirements to meet budget savings. 

President Trump rolls out plans to use additional tariffs to balance U.S. trade. Brooke Rollins and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are confirmed to serve in the Trump Cabinet

The House budget plan calls for $230 billion dollars in agriculture spending cuts over the next 10 years. Soybean farmers support legislation that would maintain international food assistance programs.