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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 5, 2026

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2026/10/05

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump will have an announcement of a plan to help lower fuel prices at the pump. The news follows action last week by G7 nations to release oil and diesel from reserves. The corn and soybean harvest is running behind the five-year average.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 2, 2026

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2026/10/02

A new ag leader says even with additional financial assistance from Washington, there will be fewer farmers next year. Diesel prices are directly impacting farmer bottom lines this fall and indirectly reducing revenue from higher shipping costs.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: October 1, 2026

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2026/10/01

A former national farm bureau leader is at odds with his home state association over a political endorsement for the U.S.Senate. Market insiders say ample stocks and poor crush margins prevent Chinese buyers from being more aggressive for U.S. supplies. Both drought and heavy rains are impacting early planting in Brazil.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 30, 2026

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2026/09/30

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says there are multiple ways to still get a new farm bill in this calendar year. Boozman told the Arkansas Farm Bureau that he and staffers would work through the recess to be ready for the Lame Duck Session. Boozman said additional financial assistance for farmers was still possible this year.

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Agri-Pulse Drivetime: September 29, 2026

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2026/09/29

The end of the fiscal year brings another missed deadline for a new farm bill. Congress must approve another extension, write new policy or allow permanent law to take over in the new calendar year. The USDA's September Grain Stocks report is due tomorrow. El Nino is strengthening and leaving questions how the event will impact field activity in the U.S.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 28, 2026

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2026/09/28

Soybean prices broke lower today after details of last week's trade discussions between President Trump and President Xi didn't include Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans or the announcement of any additional purchase intentions. Wet weather hampered the harvest pace last week and threatens to keep a lid on progress in the week ahead.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 25, 2026

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2026/09/25

Trump administration officials said they will release trade details of this week's discussions with China on Monday. Trump and Xi are expected to meet twice more this year. Iran has offered a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz and there's another name vying for leadership on the House Ag Committee.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 24, 2026

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2026/09/24

News has been limited of the talks between President Trump and President Xi. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley says the high profile state visit should yield results for the nation. The war between Russia and Ukraine is limiting wheat exports from the Black Sea region but buyers haven't felt the pinched supply. U.S. hog inventory is down compared to last year.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 23, 2026

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2026/09/23

Negotiations between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set for tomorrow in Washington. Analysts say agriculture is well positioned to be a part of the discussions between the two world leaders. Soybean growers hope for renewed buying interest from its previous top buyer. One Iowa legislator is calling on House members to return to Washington and address increased fuel prices.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 22, 2026

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2026/09/22

President Trump made threats toward Iran in his address to the U.N. General Assembly and later met with Iranian officials. The president also met with the new Prime Minister of Britain and Prime Minister from Japan. A new survey by two major row crop grower associations highlights farmer uncertainty over their financial future.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 21, 2026

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2026/09/21

The Renewable Fuels Association has field legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency's granting of small refinery exemptions. President Trump announced he is working on a "massive deal" to purchase potash from Belarus. Grain futures were higher today anticipating positive news from meetings this week between the U.S. and China.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 18, 2026

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2026/09/18

Soybean and soy product futures fell at the Chicago Board of Trade. Technical factors and fundamentals plagued the end of the week trade. Arlan Suderman with StoneX believes commodity futures are well positioned in front of meetings with China. Harvest delays are expected next week.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 17, 2026

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2026/09/17

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the economic challenge for farmers is well beyond commodity prices. Dr. Alex Buck with the Plant Based Products Council told House Ag Committee members that the U.S. is missing an opportunity to capture market opportunities. The Meat Institute is celebrating tonight at the ballpark.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 16, 2026

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2026/09/16

Along party lines, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a farm bill proposal by a 12-11 vote. Leaders said the proposal was long overdue and represents a long list of bipartisan amendments. The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 15, 2026

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2026/09/15

The Senate Ag Committee will reconsider its farm bill proposal tomorrow.Cryptocurrency legislation fails in the U.S. Senate. Winter wheat planting is running behind average and ethanol exports are up compared to last year.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 14, 2026

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2026/09/14

Legislators are back in Washington with a full agenda and a clock ticking down to the November elections. Farmers and ag interests are in town lobbying for a new farm bill and energy policy. Crops are maturing and the harvest pace is picking up across the nation.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 11, 2026

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2026/09/11

Soybean traders were caught leaning toward the bullish side of the market as the USDA increased it's estimated production forecast for the season ahead. As expected, the September crop report lowered both the average corn yield and total production. The USDA lowered expectations for Brazilian corn exports and left its Argentine corn forecast unchanged at 63 mmt.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 10, 2026

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2026/09/10

Crude oil prices continued to climb while stock prices turned lower. Traders see inflation fears pushing the Fed to raise interest rates at its meeting next week. Commodity prices rallied in front of tomorrow's USDA WASDE report. High sulfur prices may be putting agriculture and food security at risk.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 9, 2026

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2026/09/09

Diesel fuel prices are setting records this week just as farmers are ramping up machines to facilitate this year's harvest. The increased expense threatens to offset any relief from the recent bounce in commodity prices. A survey of market analysts suggests traders are expecting the USDA's WASDE estimates Friday will show lower corn and soybean production.

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Agri-Pulse DriveTime: September 8, 2026

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2026/09/08

The nation's agriculture mourns the loss of Iowa soybean farmer, Ray Gaesser. He worked to develop farm policy and support renewable fuel with fellow ag leaders, but was also an advocate for soil health and climate smart ag practices. In a 2023 interview, he gave testimony to conservation tillage on his own farm.

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