Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

Government assistance and higher cattle prices will help maintain net farm income this year according to the USDA's first forecast for 2026. A record crowd in Nashville greeted the HHS Secretary today at CattleCon. Agri-Pulse Newsmaker host Lydia Johnson reports from Music City. 

President  Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi today in a move that could mean additional purchases of U.S. soybeans. A group of nearly 30 former ag leaders and executives appealed to ag leaders in Congress to take action to advert the ag economic crisis in the country. U.S., Russian and Ukrainian officials met again today following increased military activity between the two nations. 

The Treasury Department’s released proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit as authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and amended by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The renewable fuels industry and commodity groups welcomed the news and their intentions to weigh in during the public comment period. 

President Trump announced a trade deal with India. European Union leaders are still considering a trade agreement with the U.S. NCBA leadership adopts their policy objectives for the year ahead. EPA officials weigh in on emissions and the right to repair issue. 

Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer for StoneX says the reason for high fertilizer prices for 2026 is beyond the scope of individual companies or even domestic fundamentals. Linville says China's export lapse and U.S. tariffs have challenged available supplies for producers this year. 

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her candidacy for Minnesota Governor today. The Senate Ag Committee advanced the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act and President Trump said he will announce his choice to lead the Fed Reserve next week.