Agri-Pulse DriveTime

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. He highlights the objectives of gaining votes for the committee's proposal. 

A key Senate staff member offers evidence supporting the House Ag Committee's farm policy proposal and reasons some are calling for more "farm in the farm bill". 

The nation's pork producers have gathered in Iowa for World Pork Expo. NPPC Immediate Past President Scott Hayes reports good crowds and challenging policy issues. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley addressed challenges facing the renewable fuel industry on a call with agriculture journalists today. 

The USDA reports corn and soybean planting is nearing completion and above the five year average. Corn condition is rated 75% good to excellent. 

The overall ag trade deficit is growing, but USMEF Chair Randy Spronk sees hope on the horizon for the livestock industry.