DriveTime: May 26, 2021
A federal judge delivers Roundup news, a House Ag Subcommittee delves into nutrition benefit policy, and FFA members discover the organization's new CEO. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
May 26, 2021
Agri-Pulse DriveTime
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Episodes
DriveTime: May 25, 2021
Today’s DriveTime offers an update on infrastructure talks and the filing of a dairy dispute settlement in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
May 25, 2021
DriveTime: May 24, 2021
Today's DriveTime has updates on infrastructure negotiations, drought conditions, and the development of biofuels policy.
May 24, 2021
DriveTime: May 21, 2021
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.
May 21, 2021
DriveTime: May 20, 2021
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.
May 20, 2021
DriveTime: May 19, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
DriveTime: May 18, 2021
President Joe Biden is encouraging faster electric vehicle production and cattle producers are struggling to make money. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
May 18, 2021
DriveTime: May 17, 2021
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.
May 17, 2021
DriveTime: May 14, 2021
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.
May 14, 2021
DriveTime: May 13, 2021
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.
May 13, 2021
DriveTime: May 12, 2021
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.
May 12, 2021
DriveTime: May 11, 2021
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.
May 11, 2021
DriveTime: May 10, 2021
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.
May 10, 2021
DriveTime: May 7, 2021
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.
May 07, 2021
DriveTime: May 6, 2021
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.
May 06, 2021
DriveTime: May 5, 2021
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.
May 05, 2021
DriveTime: May 4, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan visits with Iowa farmers and biofuel producers and corn planting progress makes strides. That and more on today’s DriveTime.
May 04, 2021
DriveTime: May 3, 2021
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.
May 03, 2021
DriveTime: April 30, 2021
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.
Apr 30, 2021
DriveTime: April 29, 2021
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.
Apr 29, 2021
DriveTime: April 28, 2021
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.
Apr 28, 2021
DriveTime: April 27, 2021
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.
Apr 27, 2021
DriveTime: April 26, 2021
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.
Apr 26, 2021
DriveTime: April 23, 2021
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.
Apr 23, 2021
DriveTime: April 22, 2021
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.
Apr 22, 2021
DriveTime: April 21, 2021
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.
Apr 21, 2021
DriveTime: April 20, 2021
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.
Apr 20, 2021
DriveTime: April 19, 2021
Climate change is top of mind in Washington this week, including the role agriculture can play in dealing with it. More on that and a call for more ag research funding from a leading official in today's DriveTime.
Apr 19, 2021
DriveTime: April 16, 2021
The Biden administration's USDA undersecretary slate looks to include a carbon bank proponent. More on that and a look at an upcoming biofuel landmark in today's DriveTime.
Apr 16, 2021
DriveTime: April 15, 2021
U.S. trade policy will have a sizable environmental component going forward according to the Biden administration's top trade official. More on that and a look at updated Senate climate legislation and the state of coronavirus vaccinations among producers in today's DriveTime.
Apr 15, 2021
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