Agri-Pulse Newsmakers

New figures released this week by the International Monetary Fund were cause for concern around the world as the potential for increased food costs is weighed against potential political uncertainty that might result. Dan Glickman, the ag secretary for the majority of the Clinton administration, joins Newsmakers to discuss what the report means and what the U.S. can do about it. Then, an esteemed panel – oilseed industry analyst John Baize, Krysta Harden with the U.S. Dairy Export Council and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture Kip Tom – discuss what they’re hearing about global food prices, supply chain issues, and the potential for role of the 2022 crop year in the conversation.

Delegates, elected officials, farmers, and industry representatives gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week. We dove into discussions about trade, immigration, and energy proposed in the GOP platform that could change the policy landscape after the November election.

Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and also his former counselor, joined the show to discuss the role rural voters could play in the 2024 election. She also shared her perspective on action Trump could take as president to balance trade, including potentially providing a bailout for farmers similar to his last presidency if retaliatory tariffs impact ag markets.

Then, House Ag Committee Chair Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman join the show together to discuss their outlook on what a Trump-Vance administration could mean for agriculture. They look forward to the opportunity for a changing  regulatory environment for agriculture and immigration reform.

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Presidents for two of the nation's largest farm organizations joined Newsmakers for a conversation about mental health in rural America, how the stigma has changed throughout their careers and current policy that could provide better support for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, recount stories of those they've met traveling across rural America and in their own communities. They also dive into personal accounts reflecting on their own mental health, including how Zippy received support from the agriculture community after his wife Bonnie passed away in 2020.

If you or someone you know needs support, dial 9-8-8 around the clock for free, confidential resources. Visit the AFBF Farm State of Mind and the NFU Farm Crisis pages to learn more about how you can help your friends, family and neighbors in rural America. 

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