One of the nation’s largest biofuel producers cuts production, freezing low temperatures could threaten early corn and soybean planting, and farmer sentiment toward the ag economy dropped significantly in March. Hear more in today’s DriveTime.
A dairy bankruptcy case moves forward, an ag economist assesses China's ag purchases, and a U.S. ag leader looks into the future farm policy impacts of trade mitigation payments. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Implementation of the coronavirus recovery package is driving questions about how the funding in that bill might be distributed. More on that and a "phase one" trade deal update in today's DriveTime.
A congressional leader looks ahead to what food and ag priorities might be included in a potential phase four coronavirus response bill. More on that and an update on the implementation of the phase three bill and the state of affairs for dairy producers in today's DriveTime.
Members of Congress reach out to USDA on aid for cattle producers and a Corn Belt economist takes a look at expected returns on crop ground. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
USDA expects farmers to plant 97 million acres of corn, rural electric cooperatives ask for COVID-19 testing kits, and Sen. Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley asks the Department of Justice to watch meat markets for potential price gouging. Hear more in today’s DriveTime.
Agriculture awaits specifics on the implementation of the coronavirus relief package and traders await data on anticipated row crop acres. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The coronavirus relief package has cleared Capitol Hill. More on that and other steps being taken in response to the pandemic in today's DriveTime.
House leaders set up consideration of the coronavirus relief bill and USDA takes steps to address the outbreak. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Senate leaders announce an agreement, the Trump administration opts not to appeal a key court case, and the rural broadband network feels the strain of the coronavirus. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Congress inches closer to advancing the coronavirus stimulus, dairy industry sees retail milk sales rise as food service sales drop, and national ag day celebrations go virtual. More in today’s DriveTime.
Work continues on Capitol Hill to pass a coronavirus relief bill, and a key ag priority hangs in the balance. More on that and an update on rural broadband funding in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime includes reports on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on cattle country as well as a look at how other sectors of agriculture are being affected.
Biofuel plants are making tough decisions to idle production or shut down as gas prices continue to slide and the swine industry reassures shoppers there is plenty of pork to feed consumers. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime has an update on farm group efforts to secure ag workers, efforts in Washington to respond to the coronavirus, and the status of operations at USDA county offices.
President Donald Trump proposes a stimulus package to boost the economy, the Senate begins examining the House coronavirus relief bill and USDA partners with the private sector to distribute meals to rural students. Hear more in today’s DriveTime.
The coronavirus hits close to home for farm policy, a member of Congress reflects on trade mitigation payments, and a meteorologist looks at planting weather across the country. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
President Donald Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus and two major farm policy issues inch toward finalization. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The government tries to find the best way to respond to the coronavirus, rural America issues a warning to the Trump administration, and the FCC debates how to best proceed on rural broadband. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The markets took a tumble on Monday, and ag commodities were not spared from the drops. Hear more on that plus updates on how the coronavirus is impacting ag and food events in today's DriveTime.
A familiar farm hand hopes to stick around, the biofuels sector shows its frustration at the decision to appeal a court ruling, and USDA rolls out a new biosecurity plan. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features updates on coronavirus spending, SNAP regulations, and water infrastructure priorities.
Three Trump administration officials went to Capitol Hill today. Today's DriveTime has more on what they said and what it means going forward.
Today's DriveTime has updates on a looming biofuels policy debate and how the coronavirus is impacting the international promotion of U.S. grains.
A major farm group picks a new leader, the nation's top ag official talks trade payments, and the presidential candidate field loses a familiar face to many in farm policy. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue was at the Commodity Classic today and offered remarks that offer some insight into how the Trump administration will address a major biofuels policy issue. More in today's DriveTime.
Farmers and ag organization leaders are awaiting Trump administration decisions on key biofuel and farm program policy. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The Trump administration may have decided how it will handle a 10th Circuit Court decision remanding small refinery exemptions and farmers tell Congress the U.S. China trade war has negatively affect their profitability. That and more in today's DriveTime.
President Donald Trump left India with no trade deal and trade, weather, and low interest rates are fueling farmer optimism going into the 2020 growing season. Today's Drive Time has those stories and more as Ben Nuelle reports from NASDA’s winter policy conference in Arlington, Va.
Farm groups have their eye on reform of the National Environmental Policy Act. More on that and an update on USDA's planting surveys in today's DriveTime.
