Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

An investigation into fertilizer price spikes is underway according to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin tells Agri-Pulse researchers will "follow the science" in its review of the safety of glyphosate without bias. The STB has unanimously accepted a revised merger application between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. 

President Trump today said Iran is "negotiating on fumes" and says he won't let the upcoming mid-term elections rush to a deal to end the conflict. Farmers can now review their base acres with the FSA for the first time since 2002. An Agri-Pulse webinar at noon central tomorrow will concentrate on industry growth and reaching historic RVO numbers. 

The nation's corn and soybean farmers are nearing completion of planting this season's crops. The planting pace and crop emergence are both at or above the average pace. The National Farmers Union is calling on the Senate for urgent and comprehensive reform to the farm safety net. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports falling repayment rates on farm loans compared to last year. 

Kevin Warsh was sworn in today at the White House as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Warsh inherits significant domestic and global economic challenges. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved the Build America 250 Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service today concluded that atrazine is not likely to jeopardize endangered species or destroy critical habitat when conservation measures are incorporated into its label requirements. 

Senator's left Washington today for the Memorial Day Recess without addressing a budget reconciliation package that would have included funding for immigration reform. While questions remain about the conclusion of the war with Iran, Cuba is gaining the attention of the Trump administration. Shares of farm equipment manufacturers continue to reflect the income challenges their customers are facing. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley hasn't changed his opinion on foreign ownership of farmland and clearly understands the top concerns of farmers in his state. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins applauds the Senate Agriculture Committee's recent attention to fertilizer price and availability.