Agri-Pulse DriveTime Podcast

Today's DriveTime features highlights from Lydia Johnson's interview with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson. On this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers Thompson discusses the farm economy, financial assistance for farmers and work on Farm Bill 2.0. 

A farm land values survey points to lower marks in the state of Illinois. Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen isn't sure ag policy should be called a farm bill and believes Washington needs to step up to support renewable fuels. 

The USDA updated its farm income forecast indicating a sharp contrast between crop and livestock receipts. Private forecasts suggest the Ag Department's September Crop Report will continue to suggest record production for U.S. corn and soybeans. 

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst confirms reelection rumors. China continues to purchase soybeans from sources other than the U.S. Rice proves a stumbling block for trade negotiations with Japan. 

A key agriculture leader in the U.S. Senate may not seek another term. Two legislators are in Taiwan for talks and water levels on the lower Mississippi may become an issue this fall. 

The USDA is forecasting a smaller ag trade deficit based on an increase in its export forecast. John Bode with the Corn Refiners Association refutes MAHA claims on HFCS and Dan Christenson with Pepsico says they intend to provide products consumers want to buy.