Agri-Pulse DriveTime

The Federal Communications Commission moves forward with rural broadband funding procedures, and in today’s DriveTime, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa thinks the Environmental Protection Agency should appeal the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dicamba ruling.

States, applicators, and farmers await further EPA guidance on dicamba, producers struggle with the weather, and an appropriator looks at the possibility of more COVID-19 recovery funding. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

New economic figures add a wrinkle to the debate on future coronavirus assistance. More on that and the administration's examination of the protein sector in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime has news on a new ag carbon market bill, court action on dicamba, and a pair of status reports on USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. 

The Department of Justice indicts the leaders of two major poultry companies, a biofuel group is looking for clarity on Small Refinery Exemptions, and the Trump administration is asked to delay a key nutrition report. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Farmer sentiment toward the ag economy rises in May, biofuel backers say FDA updated hand sanitizer guidance is too restrictive, and restaurants see customers come back. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

Today's DriveTime features a look at China's purchases of U.S. products taking a pause, the impact of waterway infrastructure work on producer bottom lines, and thoughts on how COVID-19 will impact the future of rural broadband.

With the first week of CFAP signup in the books, attention shifts to evaluating that program and looking ahead to what comes next. More on that and updates on tax policy and meatpacking in today's DriveTime. 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says if there is a next coronavirus relief bill it will be narrow and pork producers push for more COVID-19 funding. Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle have more in today’s DriveTime.

Senate Democrats introduce legislation that could impact future coronavirus relief and experts take a look at foodservice and rural health practices returning to normal. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Nationwide retail adoption of E15 a year later is modest, eastern Corn Belt producers struggle this planting season, and Sen. John Boozeman hopes to follow Senate Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts’ path. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

The Trump administration takes some action and makes a request on meatpacking employees and a California Democrat explores what more coronavirus aid for producers might look like. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

The European Union announces new pesticide and fertilizer use targets, a Minnesota Republican asks for a pork industry investigation, and the dairy industry looks at its needs for future coronavirus aid. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler was on Capitol Hill today. Hear comments from his hearing as well as from American ag leaders in Washington and Beijing in today's DriveTime. 

Producers may sign up for coronavirus relief payments next week, President Donald Trump discusses stopping live cattle imports into the U.S. and U.S. dairy exports increase at the beginning of 2020. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

Farm policy observers are awaiting news from the Trump administration on coronavirus relief payments for producers. More on that and an update on rural broadband in today's DriveTime. 

The House considers a coronavirus recovery bill as the Senate considers how it wants to approach the situation. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle have that and more in today's DriveTime.

Today's news saw USDA roll out a new regulatory regime for biotech crops and encourage producers to get a head start on their coronavirus aid payment applications. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

A pair of midwest ag economists take a look at the farm income hit due to COVID-19 and a panel of witnesses talks about the state of broadband connectivity during the pandemic. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

House Democrats unveil a massive coronavirus relief bill including more financial aid for farmers and a meteorologist fears some farmers could have to replant corn after last week’s freezing low temperatures.

Attention is turning to Capitol Hill as farm groups and members Congress develop requests for future COVID-19 assistance. Agri-Pulse's Ben Nuelle and Spencer Chase have more in today's DriveTime. 

Vice President Mike Pence is in Iowa today to speak with ag and food industry leaders. Hear from Ben Nuelle in Des Moines and Spencer Chase in Washington in today's DriveTime. 

The farm economy is taking a hit from the coronavirus, but the nation's equipment manufacturers are cautioning against a tactic they say could worsen the situation. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime has updates on the meatpacking slowdowns and how producers are responding and news on a bill to expand local food purchases. 

The United States and United Kingdom begin trade talks today, farmers’ attitude about the ag economy sink, and questions remain about recently announced funding for rural hospitals. Hear more in today's DriveTime.