Secretary Tom Vilsack spent time before a Senate sub-committee and Iowa's Charles Grassley shares frustration with the Senate work schedule and hopes for a new farm bill. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is reserving judgement on President Trump's tariff plans but says legislators could override Executive Branch actions on trade. 

Based on farmer surveys, the USDA forecast a larger corn crop and smaller soybean crop than a year ago. 

Next week promises plenty of potential for volatility in both commodity and financial markets.  The USDA's Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings Report on Monday will be followed by tariff announcements from President Trump on Wednesday. 

Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin says farmers in his state are concerned about access to global markets and what retaliation other nations may inflict on their ag products as a result of President Trump's various tariffs. 

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig opposes GOP plans to cut current food assistance programs or SNAP funds to meet budget reconciliation goals.