Agri-Pulse DriveTime

House gears up to pass Department of Agriculture funding next week, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue defends cattle country, and the Federal Communications Commission adopts rules to improve broadband coverage maps. Hear more in today’s DriveTime.

A pair of long-awaited actions took place today that could have long-term ramifications on the nation's environmental and nutrition policies. More on that and a look at the economics of biofuels and rural healthcare in today's DriveTime. 

In today’s DriveTime, Former Vice President Joe Biden unveils an aggressive clean energy plan, farm income to fall in 2020 despite assistance, and crop conditions drop slightly.

Today's DriveTime has the latest on CFAP payments issued so far as well as those yet to come and a look at what farmers are, and aren't willing to buy in tough economic times. 

President Donald Trump offered some comments today on the possibility of a "phase two" deal with China. More on that and an update on the production picture in today's DriveTime.

A handful of new commodities are newly eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. More on that and updates on two key trade issues for American agriculture in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime has more on new developments in the Roundup litigation, a new coalition to push for expanded rural broadband, and the first checks cut for a new vaccine bank. 

President Donald Trump touts trade accomplishments in special message to farmers and producer sentiment toward the ag economy rises. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle. 

The appropriations battle begins anew on Capitol Hill, a major farm leader looks ahead to the impact of COVID-19 on the next farm bill, and an ag meteorologist takes a look at the weather across the Corn Belt. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

It looks like the wait for the annual RFS blending targets will continue. More on that and an outlook on what the Senate has on its agenda when it considers more coronavirus relief in today's DriveTime. 

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler talks SREs and USMCA and cattle country is looking for more CFAP help. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

In today’s DriveTime, lawmakers take one last victory lap as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement enters force tomorrow and USDA officials lower corn acres in the June Acreage report.

Today's DriveTime has news on the latest in coronavirus-related event cancellations, a Senate leader's thoughts on future relief legislation, and an economist's perspective on how the pandemic will impact producer pocketbooks for the rest of the year. 

Today's Drive Time features a look into reasons China wants safety certificates, a slower economic restart may have implications at the polls and Carbon Credit legislation may mean revenue for farmers.

A House Ag Committee Republican suggests it's time for a new farm bill, potato growers suggest CFAP could be better for them, and pork industry leaders suggest some changes driven by the coronavirus could have lasting effects. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Bayer announces payments in major ag input litigation, the Senate Ag Committee considers landmark ag climate legislation, and more in today's DriveTime. 

A farm-state lawmaker is frustrated at the lack of progress on one of his legislative proposals and ag groups launch a farm stress management online course. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

Today's DriveTime features the latest CFAP figures, an update from the campaign trail, and a looming farm program signup deadline. 

The Environmental Protection Agency disclosed 52 new biofuel mandate wavier applications today. More on that and the latest on how the House Ag Committee plans to address future disaster spending in today's DriveTime. 

The Trump administration's top trade official was on Capitol Hill for a pair of congressional hearings. There's more on his comments and updates on the passage and implementation of key ag legislation in today's DriveTime. 

Agribusinesses and organizations plea for the Trump administration to maintain the China phase one trade deal and renewable energy leaders push for COVID-19 relief in next potential stimulus package.

Today's DriveTime has more on USDA's fresh CFAP figures, a potential rural broadband technology, and an update on the nation's crop progress. 

The dicamba litigation adds another wrinkle, consumer shopping patterns show an interesting trend, and farm country finds a new way of doing business. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

China buys more American soybeans, USDA releases another WASDE report, and dairy producers talk about the current state of farm programs. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Additional reports on the farm income picture are showing signs of tough months ahead for the rest of the year. More on that and an update on some legislation before Congress in today's DriveTime.