Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime has updates on infrastructure negotiations, drought conditions, and the development of biofuels policy. 

Negotiations to produce an infrastructure package appear to have trimmed the financial commitment for broadband expansion. More on that and a look at the beginning of payments to socially disadvantaged producers in today's DriveTime. 

The Department of Agriculture rolled out a plan to help farmers get the benefits of expanding climate-smart ag practices. More on that and a look at forestry policy in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features new leadership for USDA conservation programs, a look at some upcoming relief for drought-stricken producers, and the return of the National FFA Convention. 

President Joe Biden is encouraging faster electric vehicle production and cattle producers are struggling to make money. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime takes a look at comments from a farm lender on current prices and their long-term impact, a farm bill implementation development, and a look ahead at how electric vehicles and biofuels will interact in the years to come. 

In today's DriveTime, a Roundup verdict is upheld on appeal, China continues its grain-buying spree, and a major grain thoroughfare opens to traffic once again. 

Today's DriveTime features a look at the step-up in basis from both sides of Capitol Hill and insight into future trade policy from the Biden administration. 

A "Big Four" meeting at the White House yielded a better idea of where things stand on an infrastructure package. More on that and a look at new global grain figures from the Department of Agriculture in today's DriveTime. 

In today’s DriveTime, Republicans and President Joe Biden meet to work out infrastructure differences, U.S. Trade Representative gets ready for hearing, and an aquaculture researcher wins the World Food Prize.  

China's corn spree added another million-bushel chapter today. More on that and a look at carbon markets and cellulosic biofuels in today's DriveTme. 

The National Institutes of Health leader is keeping an eye on the vaccination rates in rural areas and hopes to avoid a surge in cases later this year. More on that and a look at the views of a House Republican on the Biden administration's conservation efforts in today's DriveTime. 

The Biden administration has rolled out some details on its 30x30 plan, but a few questions remain. More on that and a look at some House Democrats sounding the alarm on some proposed tax changes in today's DriveTime. 

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says recent lawsuits against minority farmer relief payments aren't slowing USDA's implementation of the program. More on that and a look at some producers working through drought in today's DriveTime. 

EPA Administrator Michael Regan visits with Iowa farmers and biofuel producers and corn planting progress makes strides. That and more on today’s DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features news on ag groups offering carbon bank recommendations, the Biden administration seeking to pull three biofuel mandate waivers, and the leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee discussing farm workforce legislation. 

A tax expert takes a look at what Biden administration plans could mean for producers, a new lawsuit is filed over minority farmer debt forgiveness, and the dairy industry looks to address pricing concerns. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features news on a familiar insecticide, an ag group's reaction to the Biden administration's tax efforts, and thoughts from a U.S. senator on the cost of new ag technologies. 

The top Biden officials for trade and environmental regulation were on Capitol Hill today offering key updates on matters related to farm policy. More on that and a look at some specific things anti-hunger advocates are looking for in today's DriveTime. 

The Supreme Court hears from refiners and biofuels over small refinery exemptions and dairy groups announce a milk pricing proposal. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

The Biden administration's top ag official reacted Monday to reports of plans to drastically cut meat consumption. That and a look ahead at a big day for biofuels in today's DriveTime. 

In today's DriveTime, a key ag leader reacts to the Biden administration's climate action and Black growers push for greater equity and inclusion in agriculture.

The Biden administration kicked off Earth Day with a commitment to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half. More on that, its 30x30 plan, and a look at a USDA nominee's day on Capitol Hill in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features updates from the leaders of the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation as well as a look at some actions on carbon credits suggested to the Department of Agriculture. 

The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to take action on the updated Growing Climate Solutions Act this week, House Ag members hear rural broadband challenges, and cold weather slows Midwest planting. That and more in today’s DriveTime.