Agri-Pulse DriveTime

USDA and related government agencies are on task in Texas dealing with a New World screwworm case in a young calf. National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says this is an animal health issue and work is underway to contain it. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins testified before the House Agriculture Committee today.

The USDA is investigating a possible case of New World screwworm in South Texas. Nutrition spending may be the biggest challenge for Senators to face in writing a new farm bill. The Trump administration may be imposing new tariffs on certain trading partners.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says New World Screwworm is now just 25 miles from the Texas border. Rollins told media today she would begin regular updates on the issue. Agri-Pulse Newsmakers Host Lydia Johnson reports from the Food and Ag Issues Summit today in California.

World Pork Expo is scheduled for this week in Iowa. Agri-Pulse founder Sara Wyant previews the Food and Ag Issues Summit set for tomorrow in California. The International Year of the Woman ACE Summit kicked off today in Arlington.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discusses the backlog of pesticide reviews and Small Refinery Exemption requests left by the Biden administration. Zeldin discusses the path forward on an unbiased review of glyphosate herbicide and intent to follow the science on matter. Zeldin says EPA will implement any change Congress brings to the RFS program.

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.