Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden makes his case to America tonight on why he should be the next president and USDA plans to resurvey damaged crop acres in Iowa at the end of the month.

Senate Republicans are circulating a smaller coronavirus relief bill that leaves out additional ag funding and Democrats use the roll call of the states to highlight agriculture issues during their convention. More in today’s DriveTime.

President Donald Trump visits storm-ravaged Iowa and rural Democrats say showing up is key for former Vice President Joe Biden to win the rural vote. More in today’s DriveTime.

In today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle, Iowa requests nearly $4 billion in federal aid for storm damage and despite most of the Democratic National Convention being virtual, a rural delegate is primed with enthusiasm for tonight’s speeches.

Rural delegates gear up for the Democratic National Convention next week and a farm group leader weighs in on whether Congress can pass a coronavirus relief package by the end of next month. More in today’s DriveTime.

Vice President Mike Pence touts the administration’s support for biofuels on his visit to Iowa and rural broadband advocates say COVID-19 underscores the need for a reliable internet connection in rural America. More in today’s DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime has news on USDA crop production estimates for the year, an update on the campaign trail, and thoughts on biofuels policy from the leader of the EPA. 

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says early estimates indicate 10 million acres of cropland is damaged from a recent storm that swept through the Midwest and USDA extends the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program signup deadline. More in today’s DriveTime.

China taking in more U.S. soybeans, coronavirus aid talks fall silent, and the clock ticks on a looming biofuels policy announcement. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Coronavirus negotiations on Capitol Hill sputter as ag organizations push USDA to loosen its eligibility and enrollment deadlines for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

USDA opens signup for a major farm bill conservation program, the top Democrat on Senate Ag hits the campaign trail, and the biofuels industry looks at hurdles before it as it seeks to continue its growth. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features updates on the election picture for some House Ag Committee members as well as thoughts on some recent changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. 

Coronavirus relief talks move in the right direction but slowly, farmer sentiment toward the ag economy is unchanged from June and the American Soybean Association celebrates 100 years of advocacy. More in today’s DriveTime.

Hear the latest CFAP figures, the thoughts of a departing USDA official, and the insights of an ag leader looking for allies in the effort to expand rural broadband in today's DriveTime. 

The week came and went without concrete progress on coronavirus relief. More on what comes next and a look at the priorities of some key players in today's DriveTime. 

China committed to a major corn purchase today, but American producers are wondering if there will be more to come. Additional details on that and an update on coronavirus relief negotiations on Capitol Hill in today's DriveTime. 

A lead Trump administration negotiator says coronavirus aid talks are "very far apart." More on that and an update to a key U.S.-China trade dispute in today's DriveTime. 

An ag lawmaker says biofuels relief will likely be up to USDA and weather for the beginning of August looks favorable for corn and soybean crops. Hear more in today’s DriveTime

Today's DriveTime has news on new coronavirus aid as well as a look at one commodity's impressions of the previous package. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle have more on that and an update on how the pandemic is hitting the biofuels sector. 

A familiar face on Capitol Hill says direct payments to producers should be supported in the next coronavirus aid package, but also shouldn't become a permanent fixture of farm policy. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

The ag provisions of pending coronavirus aid from Congress are starting to emerge. More on that and an update on Capitol Hill's reaction to USDA's beef markets investigation in today's DriveTime. 

A long-awaited report on beef markets will keep an industry looking for finality waiting a little longer. More on that and an update on a key crop protection chemical and the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. ag exports in today's DriveTime. 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll introduce a coronavirus bill in the next few days as Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hints at another Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Hear more in today’s DriveTime.

With Congress back in town and coronavirus relief on the agenda, farm organizations are making their case for additional assistance in their industries. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle take a look at requests from three key players in today's DriveTime. 

A farm-state senator is working to secure funding for biofuels in the Senate’s upcoming coronavirus relief package and a House lawmaker encourages farmers to be part of the solution on improving the climate. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.