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. 

Specialty crop growers want a new farm bill and desperately need a resolution to labor issues that limit crop production. 

The US Senate has begun its August recess with no action on a new farm bill and a failed vote on tax legislation.