Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime features news from the International Trade Commission on a key ag input and highlights from a pair of Capitol Hill ag committee hearings.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennett is pleased to see worker protection as a part of the Democratic Platform.  Bennett says stepped up basis will have to be addressed when current tax policy expires. 

The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. Newsmakers Host Lydia Johnson reports from the Windy City. 

Monday's USDA WASDE report could include higher yield and overall production estimates for U.S. corn and soybean crops. 

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers host Lydia Johnson reports an urgency for a new farm bill and renewed interest in the race for the White House from the Minnesota Farmfest. 

Ag interests in Minnesota support their governor as vice-president. Senator Grassley responds to ag equipment manufacturers lay-offs.