Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

USDA Chief Economist is featured on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. In a preview of this week's podcast, Meyer discusses the good and the bad of the farm economy and hope for better egg prices. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Agri-Pulse the department intends to meet or beat the Congressional deadline to distribute economic and disaster assistance payments approved by legislators last year. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed the NASDA Winter Conference today discussing DOGE, tariffs and the USDA's new efforts toward limiting the impact of Avian Influenza. 

Renewable fuels advocates are appealing to Washington for opportunities to grow the industry. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley says debate on tax reform can't begin without budget numbers. 

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith supports government efficiency, but not at all costs. Smith is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. 

The Senate is a step closer to providing funds for the Trump administration for mass deportations and border security. The USDA continues to review funding under the Inflation Reduction Act after releasing $20-million dollars to farmers with conservation program contracts.