Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Congress is set to consider legislation called for by the White House and the agricultural industry. Hear what will be on tomorrow's agenda and get the latest agricultural trade figures in today's DriveTime.

Congress is back in town this week and has a looming government funding deadline. Hear the latest on that and why one corner of farm policy is hoping to grow the staff at the Environmental Protection Agency in today's DriveTime.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the international efforts to drive agricultural innovation to address climate change are only expected to grow in the next year. Hear how and get the latest on two key federal program timelines in today's DriveTime. 

USDA's Food and Nutrition Service has announced changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on Rep. Nancy Pelosi's, D-Calif., service as Speaker of the House. All that and more in today's DriveTime.

Farm Bureau has released its annual Thanksgiving price survey, and there's big bump in this year's numbers. Hear more on that plus updates on ag tax law, autonomy in agriculture and sustainability in today's DriveTime.

Two Iowa Senators are urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to intervene in Mexico’s plan to end genetically-modified corn imports. All that and more in today's DriveTime.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack makes announcements from COP27 in Egypt and a political analyst discusses what the presidential election could look like in 2024. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

In today's DriveTime, we discuss the latest Consumer Price Index figures, electric vehicles, and conservation policy. 

Farm policy experts are working to sort out the impact of the midterm election results both for 2023 farm bill and the upcoming lame duck session. A look at that and an update on the possible rail strike in today's DriveTime.

Election Day politics being in the rear-view mirror could lead to big changes on a key agricultural issue. More on that and a look at the crop production reported by American producers in today's DriveTime.

Election Day is approaching, but farm policy is making news around the world. Hear about this week's USDA efforts in Egypt and the dairy industry's trade goals in today's DriveTime.

The White House says new jobs figures are impacting both urban and rural America. More on that and an update on biofuels policy in today's DriveTime. 

Farm groups are asking Congress to get ready to help avoid a rail stoppage. A look at that and the biofuels industry's reaction to a government watchdog report in today's DriveTime.

The Department of Agriculture announced new investments to expand meat processing capacity today. Hear that and a discussion on food inflation in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features comments from a Biden administration economic leader, a senior Republican on Capitol Hill, and a U.S. meat industry source keeping an eye on Mexico.

Today's DriveTime features the latest on Russia's actions on Ukrainian grain trade, GOP oversight of the Biden administration, and a Democratic leader's farm bill priorities.

Forest Service Associate Chief Angela Coleman addresses how the Good Neighbor Authority is a critical federal forest management tool and an economist discusses fertilizer transparency. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

Federal funding is headed to rural communities to bolster rural broadband and support urban agriculture. Learn more and hear the latest on the reelection prospects of ag committee lawmakers in today's DriveTime.

USDA has increased its estimate of food price inflation for this year and 2023, and record-low water levels continue to hinder grain transportation on the Mississippi River. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

In today's DriveTime, Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest developments in the rail strike and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives an update on corn and soybean harvest.

Today's DriveTime features the latest on possible trade actions, the ag economy, and the forecast for 2023 beef production.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses more on the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and Dana Brooks with the Pet Food Institute highlights how supply chain issues and domestic sourcing has made it difficult for her members to get products on the market.

Water levels along the Mississippi River are causing new problems every day for companies looking to move this year's harvest. Hear the latest on that and get updates on nutrition and ag inputs in today's DriveTime.

Senate leaders voice their thoughts on the future of biofuels policy as Democrats look ahead to a challenging midterm election environment. Learn more in today's DriveTime.

In today's DriveTime, USDA releases details of its distressed borrower relief, U.S. meat is being promoted abroad, and a dairy industry meeting yields some agreement.