Agri-Pulse DriveTime

This week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers features former USDA Secretaries. Dan Glickman takes issue with DOGE budget cuts and downsizing. Mike Johannes has concerns with President Trump's HHS nominee.

Mexico concedes challenges to genetically modified corn imports. Congress is challenged to cut the budget and still provide an adequate safety net for farmers, ranchers and those who are food insecure.

A number of agriculture leaders testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee today. Chairman John Boozman said the message was similar from nearly every witness.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to a Senate vote to become the lead of Health and Human Services. In the absence of action on Capitol Hill, states are appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn California's Proposition 12 rule.

Tariffs are still in the headlines as discussions are still taking place between the White House and North American trading partners. Senate committees are holding meetings to consider Trump Cabinet nominees.

Farmers fear trade retaliation from White House tariffs but respect President Trump's attempts to balance trade. Chemical manufactures respectfully disagree with RFK Jr.'s accusations against pesticides this week.

The threat of tariffs is pushing fertilizer prices higher in advance of Spring planting.  Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will continue his work in promoting agriculture and combatting food insecurity.

RFK Jr. says he wants to help farmers move to regenerative ag. Smithfield IPO falls short of company expectations.

Texas Senator John Cornyn wants a new farm bill and tax reform but knows a crowded congressional agenda in Washington may force farmers and ranchers to wait a little longer this year.

The leaders of the House Agriculture committee shared their thoughts on developing a new farm bill at today's American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio.