In today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle, Iowa requests nearly $4 billion in federal aid for storm damage and despite most of the Democratic National Convention being virtual, a rural delegate is primed with enthusiasm for tonight’s speeches.
Aug 17, 2020
Rural delegates gear up for the Democratic National Convention next week and a farm group leader weighs in on whether Congress can pass a coronavirus relief package by the end of next month. More in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 14, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence touts the administration’s support for biofuels on his visit to Iowa and rural broadband advocates say COVID-19 underscores the need for a reliable internet connection in rural America. More in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 13, 2020
Today's DriveTime has news on USDA crop production estimates for the year, an update on the campaign trail, and thoughts on biofuels policy from the leader of the EPA.
Aug 12, 2020
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says early estimates indicate 10 million acres of cropland is damaged from a recent storm that swept through the Midwest and USDA extends the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program signup deadline. More in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 11, 2020
China taking in more U.S. soybeans, coronavirus aid talks fall silent, and the clock ticks on a looming biofuels policy announcement. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 10, 2020
Coronavirus negotiations on Capitol Hill sputter as ag organizations push USDA to loosen its eligibility and enrollment deadlines for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 07, 2020
USDA opens signup for a major farm bill conservation program, the top Democrat on Senate Ag hits the campaign trail, and the biofuels industry looks at hurdles before it as it seeks to continue its growth. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 06, 2020
Today's DriveTime features updates on the election picture for some House Ag Committee members as well as thoughts on some recent changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Aug 05, 2020
Coronavirus relief talks move in the right direction but slowly, farmer sentiment toward the ag economy is unchanged from June and the American Soybean Association celebrates 100 years of advocacy. More in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 04, 2020
Hear the latest CFAP figures, the thoughts of a departing USDA official, and the insights of an ag leader looking for allies in the effort to expand rural broadband in today's DriveTime.
Aug 03, 2020
The week came and went without concrete progress on coronavirus relief. More on what comes next and a look at the priorities of some key players in today's DriveTime.
Jul 31, 2020
China committed to a major corn purchase today, but American producers are wondering if there will be more to come. Additional details on that and an update on coronavirus relief negotiations on Capitol Hill in today's DriveTime.
Jul 30, 2020
A lead Trump administration negotiator says coronavirus aid talks are "very far apart." More on that and an update to a key U.S.-China trade dispute in today's DriveTime.
Jul 29, 2020
An ag lawmaker says biofuels relief will likely be up to USDA and weather for the beginning of August looks favorable for corn and soybean crops. Hear more in today’s DriveTime
Jul 28, 2020
Today's DriveTime has news on new coronavirus aid as well as a look at one commodity's impressions of the previous package. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle have more on that and an update on how the pandemic is hitting the biofuels sector.
Jul 27, 2020
A familiar face on Capitol Hill says direct payments to producers should be supported in the next coronavirus aid package, but also shouldn't become a permanent fixture of farm policy. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Jul 24, 2020
The ag provisions of pending coronavirus aid from Congress are starting to emerge. More on that and an update on Capitol Hill's reaction to USDA's beef markets investigation in today's DriveTime.
Jul 23, 2020
A long-awaited report on beef markets will keep an industry looking for finality waiting a little longer. More on that and an update on a key crop protection chemical and the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. ag exports in today's DriveTime.
Jul 22, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll introduce a coronavirus bill in the next few days as Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hints at another Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Hear more in today’s DriveTime.
Jul 21, 2020
With Congress back in town and coronavirus relief on the agenda, farm organizations are making their case for additional assistance in their industries. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle take a look at requests from three key players in today's DriveTime.
Jul 20, 2020
A farm-state senator is working to secure funding for biofuels in the Senate’s upcoming coronavirus relief package and a House lawmaker encourages farmers to be part of the solution on improving the climate. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.
Jul 17, 2020
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.
Jul 16, 2020
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.
Jul 15, 2020
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.
Jul 14, 2020
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.
Jul 13, 2020
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.
Jul 10, 2020
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.
Jul 09, 2020
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.
Jul 08, 2020
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.
Jul 07, 2020