DriveTime: January 30, 2025

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01-30-2025

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. 

DriveTime: February 21, 2025

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02-21-2025

The Senate is a step closer to providing funds for the Trump administration for mass deportations and border security. The USDA continues to review funding under the Inflation Reduction Act after releasing $20-million dollars to farmers with conservation program contracts. 

DriveTime: February 20, 2025

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02-20-2025

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley supports legislation to allow year round sales of E-15 blended fuel. Grassley supports the idea of moving the Food for Peace Program to the USDA. 

DriveTime: February 19, 2025

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02-19-2025

Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra believes next month's continuing resolution bill is the next opportunity to carry year around E-15 legislation into law. He believes a farm bill will be done this year but admits spending is the biggest issue. 

DriveTime: February 18, 2025

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02-18-2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses serving the agriculture industry at USDA and cooperating with other cabinet members to grow opportunities for farmers and ranchers.  Rollins says DOGE downsizing may actually improve local service to the ag community. 

DriveTime: February 14, 2025

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02-14-2025

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers.  Johnson discusses changes to SNAP work requirements to meet budget savings.