Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Could the farm bill give Congress a bipartisan break? A discussion of that question and a look at the role of agricultural inputs in export markets in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime dives deeper into the details of USDA's new organic rule and an economist takes a look at the global food supply.

The House Ag Committee has a new slate of Republican members. Hear who is joining the committee and get a pair of trade reports in today's DriveTime.

Today’s DriveTime features comments from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwomen Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and also takes a look at a new report the Government Accountability Office released today. 

A flurry of federal data is shining light on everything from egg prices to pork exports. Hear the latest on that and the newest member of the Senate in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features a USDA reminder for producers, a look at policy changes for a major farm group, and the latest on weather hitting the West Coast.

Biofuel industry voices offered their thoughts on EPA's proposed blending targets for the next three years today. Hear what they had to say and what could be on the horizon for the dairy industry in today's DriveTime.

The Department of Agriculture made new investments in domestic fertilizer production and disaster relief. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features farm bill comments from the House Ag Committee Chairman-elect Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., and a look at the latest UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index.

Today's DriveTime takes a look at the impacts of the Senate Ag Committee's top Democrat deciding to retire and USDA investing more money in the nation's meat processing capacity. 

The House of Representatives is at a standstill as efforts to elect a new speaker continually come up short. The latest on that and a look at how the status of the farm economy will impact ag legislation this year in today's DriveTime. 

Congress is back in town, but delays on Capitol Hill threaten to impact the early work on the upcoming farm bill. Hear why and take a look at a longtime lawmaker's priorities in today's DriveTime.

In today’s DriveTime, we discuss farm labor reform, the need for an FDA deputy commissioner, and how USDA can strengthen and diversify ag research. 

New farm labor legislation faces a narrow window of time to be considered on Capitol Hill. More on that, plus a look at new funding from USDA and a bipartisan letter to the Biden administration, in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features a message from corn industry leaders on Mexico's proposed trade restrictions and a look at how winter weather across the country is impacting producers. 

Negotiators are inching closer to an omnibus funding agreement, but more time will be needed. Also, the Biden administration is being urged to change up its approach to deal with Mexico's looming GMO corn ban. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

A new $325 million USDA investment funnels money to climate-smart practices, and the department hopes the overall program can be a watershed moment for agriculture. Hear more, including the latest on government funding, in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime takes a look at upcoming announcements from USDA and EPA and includes reactions to the cattle contract library set to begin in January. 

With the next chair of the House Ag Committee selected, what does the leader of the nation's largest farm group think about a split Capitol Hill? Hear that and updates on biofuels and dairy policy in today's DriveTime.

Capitol Hill's party split is coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to wrap up their lame duck session priorities. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Farm groups are calling on Congress to consider changes to the nation's farm labor laws. More on that and a look at the discussion on references prices in the upcoming farm bill in today's DriveTime.

USDA is hoping to make food and nutrition a key part of the Biden administration's effort to cut cancer risks in half. Hear the latest on that as well as reports on beef demand and robotics in agriculture in today's DriveTime.

EPA has proposed new regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard and a Georgia Republican discusses his top priorities for the upcoming farm bill. All that and more in today's DriveTime.

The Environmental Protection Agency rolled out new biofuel blending targets, the Senate voted to avoid a rail strike and USDA's newest farm income figures have some big numbers. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Legislation to avoid a rail strike has cleared a key hurdle, but obstacles remain before the bill can make it to the president's desk. More on that and the latest on Mexico's stance on the importation of GMO corn in today's DriveTime.