An extensive list of agriculture interests tell members of the House Agriculture Committee that farm debt is climbing and a new farm bill is needed to offset lower commodity prices, higher input costs and challenging interest rates. 

Over 500 organizations sent a letter to leaders of Congress encouraging approval of a new, modernized farm bill. Gary Adams of the National Cotton Council says another 2018 extension isn't an alternative. 

TFI's Corey Rosenbusch says Russia wants to control global fertilizer supplies and one political analyst believes rural voters are aligned with an "American First" platform in the race for the White House. 

Major farm groups are asking the Biden administration for more flexible and inclusive rules to qualify for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. 

A number of US Senators offer approval for Ohio Senator JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 election. Vance offers his acceptance speech tonight at the RNC. 

Agri-Pulse's Phillip Brasher reports from the RNC in Wisconsin a united GOP with hopes for a "clean sweep" in November and more tariffs in US trade policy.