Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Cattle producers in the Texas panhandle are dealing with wildfires that are already on the radar of USDA's Farm Service Agency. Hear the latest on that, government funding and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's time before the Senate Ag Committee 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.