Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Federal agencies are stepping up testing after H5N1 particles were found in commercial dairy products. USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the pasteurization process was effective in killing the disease. 

Extension estimates suggest higher crop production costs for this year and one farm leader outlines farm bill challenges on the House Ag Committee. 

Agri-Pulse Editor in Chief Sara Wyant celebrates a "hands on" Earth Day in California. 

The Biden administration today approved E15 blended gasoline for the summer driving season. 

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson sees no reason there can't be bipartisan support and vote for a new farm bill by Memorial Day. 

USTR Katherine Tai spent time with the Senate Finance Committee, Steve Davis talks challenges with the farm bill and the USDA Deputy Secretary Small addressed nutrition with reporters. 

Secretary Tom Vilsack spent time before a Senate sub-committee and Iowa's Charles Grassley shares frustration with the Senate work schedule and hopes for a new farm bill. 

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spent time with agriculture journalists today in Washington. Agri-Pulse's Phillip Brasher reports. 

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer says the agriculture committee must compromise before new policy can see floor debate.

Two governments have opposing views on the size of the Brazilian corn and soybean crops and the nation's pork producers are making their case on Capitol Hill. 

While agriculture leaders are discussing farm policy on Capitol Hill, a number of farm groups are also hoping for action on tax policy.

Iowa’s Charles Grassley calls for Senate action on a new farm bill and pushes back on crop restrictions that could be tied to feedstocks for SAF. NCBA opposes USDA’s cuts in crop and livestock reporting.

Members of the renewable fuel industry don’t agree with the EPA’s new emission standards for heavy trucks. Some in the airline industry are investing in the development of cleaner fuel and a Connecticut Democrat is calling for more funds for the Food and Drug Administration.

NCGA President Harold Wolle says farmers don't need higher input costs for essential technologies and Ag Gates One has a new St. Louis address. 

Today’s DriveTime takes a look at the introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades in Washington state and also has an update on USDA’s efforts to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order.

Ag Economist Joe Outlaw joins Agri-Pulse DriveTime to explain why reference prices need to be updated in the next farm bill and USDA announced it is accepting proposals for Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects.

Avian Influenza continues to spread across the nation as a major egg producer reports another outbreak in Texas.  Iowa Senator Charles Grassley speaks out on HPAI and some farmers have concerns about soil moisture at planting. 

The EPA’s heavy-duty emission rule is being opposed by the trucking industry. The American Trucking Associations says the rule will have major implications on the nation’s economy and carry a hefty price tag to build adequate infrastructure to support 100% electrification of the country’s heavy truck fleet.

On today's Drive Time: The White House Egg Roll will be an "EGGucational" celebration Monday with more than 40,000 guests. And Arkansas Representative Rick Crawford is the featured guest on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. 

The USDA offered updated information on grain stocks and acreage suggesting increased stocks of both corn and soybeans. Weather will play an integral role for market prices. 

Regulatory hurdles remain for farmers role in Sustainable Aviation Fuel and to approve feed additives to improve efficiency and to reduce methane emissions from cattle. 

A bridge collapse snarls transportation in the Baltimore area and halts river traffic to the Port of Baltimore. The impact may be felt for some time by farmers and consumers in the region. 

Senate Ag Ranking member John Boozman says agriculture leaders continue to work for a new farm bill this year.  Meanwhile, a former House Ag Chairman isn't sure the election will resolve the roadblock on issues. 

Today’s DriveTime dives deeper into the conversations around China’s influence on U.S. agriculture and how Canada and Mexico are navigating USDA’s new Product of U.S. labeling rules.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was back on Capitol Hill today. Hear what was on the agenda and get the latest on a Senate effort to address concerns about beef imports from Paraguay in today's DriveTime.