Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime features the latest on the Biden administration's new tailpipe standards, the House Ag Committee's look into China's influence on American agriculture and more.

Lawmakers are working to make March 19 as the official National Agriculture Day. Tune into DriveTime to hear more about that and Trade Promotion Authority.

Agriculture leaders were on hand discussing the future of climate-smart agriculture and sustainable aviation fuel at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. Hear what they had to say in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features comments from Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., on conservation funding and also discusses the impact a recent pork production facility closure will have on the economy.

A new USDA report outlines the needs of the biobased product sector. Hear the latest on that and where things stand on summertime E15 sales in today's DriveTime.

The Department of Agriculture says it is investing Inflation Reduction Act conservation resources as a new Capitol Hill report suggests a way to make the money last a little longer. Hear the latest in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime takes a look at the recent figures from the Consumer Price Index and hears from Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla., on a farm bill timeline. 

The Biden administration rolled out its budget for the next fiscal year today. Hear the latest on the administration's priorities and what USDA is doing on meat labeling in today's DriveTime. 

President Joe Biden hit on several things key to farm policy in his State of the Union address this week, but stopped short of making specific requests for the upcoming farm bill. Hear a key Democrat's reaction in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features the latest on President Joe Biden's pending State of the Union address, a new report from a House Ag Committee working group, and the recovery from wildfires in Texas. 

Farmers and ranchers got some welcome news from the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday. Hear the latest on that and where things stand on government funding in today's DriveTime.

Today’s DriveTime takes a look at a final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act and hears concerns from an Iowan Republican on the GREET Model.

Lawmakers rolled out a government funding deal over the weekend that includes major priorities for both parties. Hear the latest in today's DriveTime.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan were in Houston today to share updates from Washington, including what is happening and what will need a little more time. Hear which was which in today's DriveTime.

Farm groups are setting policy at this week's Commodity Classic. Hear thoughts on one such provision and get the latest on government funding in today's DriveTime.

Cattle producers in the Texas panhandle are dealing with wildfires that are already on the radar of USDA's Farm Service Agency. Hear the latest on that, government funding and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's time before the Senate Ag Committee in today's DriveTime.

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., is calling on the Biden administration and Congress to do more to prevent people from going to bed hungry and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, says an extension will be needed for the FY24 appropriations bills.

Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill this week with a major funding deadline looming on Friday. Hear the latest on that and the Federal Trade Commission's actions on a grocery store acquisition in today's DriveTime.

Ag lobbyists say there could be a window of opportunity to pass a farm bill if Congress can pass FY 2024 appropriation bills, and USDA announces Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment will begin Feb. 28. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

USDA's Equity Commission submitted its final report to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack today. Hear what he had to say about the recommendations and get the latest E15 news in today's DriveTime. 

More than $772 million in rural development funding is headed to projects across the country. Hear the USDA programs involved and get a look at the year ahead for the biofuels industry in today's DriveTime.

The Biden administration has announced a $500 Million investment to expand work on USDA’s Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy and produce advocate is calling for more funding for USDA’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Tune in to DriveTime to hear more.

Today’s Agri-Pulse DriveTime, takes a look at industry leaders thoughts on USDA’s ag outlook projections and also hears from the Environmental Defense Fund and the priorities they have for 2024.

USDA's Ag Outlook Forum is in full swing this week, and with it comes new projections on the 2024 financial picture for the farm economy. Hear the latest in today's DriveTime.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was on Capitol Hill today to testify in front of the House Ag Committee. Tune in to Agri-Pulse DriveTime to hear more.