Agri-Pulse DriveTime

It was a busy Monday in farm policy with news stretching from the Black Sea to Washington. Hear the latest on global grain trade, USDA's new deputy and recent EPA action in today's DriveTime.

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.  

Harris chooses Minnesota for a running mate and financial markets steady following a major recovery in Japanese stocks. 

Hurricane Debbie brings damage to Florida and threatens flooding on the Southeast coast. Crops continue to mature with above average ratings.