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.
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.
