Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Senate Democratic leaders hope to see an agreement on the reconciliation bill framework by this week and an undersecretary at USDA lays out her priorities. That and more in today’s DriveTime. 

EPA pledges to fight PFAS chemical contamination, crop inputs are on the rise, and the Organic Trade Association is looking for a new leader. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features news on soybean shipping, sugar lobbying, and USDA staffing. 

John Deere workers are looking for a new contract, producers are looking for more trade opportunities, and USDA is looking to help more rural communities. Learn more in today's DriveTime. 

In today's DriveTime, the Biden administration convenes supply chain leaders and producers stay ahead of schedule with their corn and soybean harvest. 

Corn and soybean yield estimates rise, beef export values hit $1 billion, and pork producers remain on alert for African Swine Fever. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

The Biden administration takes an action sure to frustrate ranchers and a handful of ag groups offer an educational meal for Hill staffers. Learn more in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features the latest on reconciliation from a key House moderate, a look at some upcoming federal meatpacking investments, and an exploration on where U.S. soybeans are headed. 

The debt ceiling debate adds a new chapter, a GOP Senator offers thoughts on the Biden administration trade approach, and agriculture leaders look at where things go from here on a carbon bank. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on how to raise the debt ceiling, a farm-state senator gets ready to testify before the House Agriculture Committee, and lawmakers introduce a bill to protect America’s supply chain from overseas buyers. That and more in today’s DriveTime. 

The Biden administration rolled out details on how it plans to handle the U.S.-China trade relationship and USDA starts the process of determining who is eligible for fresh relief funds. Learn more in today's DriveTime. 

President Joe Biden heads to the Capitol, harvest progress picks up speed, and a Minnesota Democrat wants to see rural housing improvements. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

Congress votes to avoid a government shutdown, a key Senate Republican talks conservation, and ag groups say cattle and pigs won't be subject to a methane tax. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

The Department of Agriculture is working toward funding for climate-smart ag practices and wildfire prevention took center stage on Capitol Hill today. Learn more in today's DriveTime. 

A government shutdown looms, farm-state lawmakers ready for biofuel blending target cuts, and Dairy Management Inc. gets a new CEO. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime includes a look ahead at the week to come and reaction to new legislative text for the reconciliation package Congress is set to consider. 

The House is expected to start next week with a critical vote on the infrastructure bill pending on Capitol Hill. A look at that and a USDA funding announcement in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features an exclusive look at some details of the $28 billion conservation plan circulating among House Democrats and a report on the discussion taking place at the U.N. Food Systems Summit. 

The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly considering a cut to biofuel blending volumes and the leader of the Senate Ag Committee says she's happy with the conservation language in the reconciliation package. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

In today's DriveTime, the Biden administration discusses its focus on competition and its trade relationship with China and a key lawmaker offers an updated timeline on upcoming biofuels news. 

Today's DriveTime features a WOTUS update from EPA Administrator Michael Regan, a government spending note from Senate Ag Ranking Member John Boozman, R-Ark., and a regulatory state of play from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Today's DriveTime features a look ahead at some critical events next week as Congress returns to Washington and global leaders gather to discuss challenges in the food system.

Today's DriveTime features comments from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on an overseas trip and thoughts from a pair of ag policy leaders watching for tax and biofuel policy developments on Capitol Hill and from the Biden administration.

A battle to acquire Kansas City Southern takes a new turn, dairy producers push for milk pricing reform, and a bipartisan Senate bill would create a USDA loan program for precision ag equipment purchases. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronaugh outlines the U.S. vision to end hunger, and farm-state lawmakers react to President Joe Biden’s chief ag negotiator nomination. That and more in today's DriveTime.