Agri-Pulse DriveTime

DriveTime: March 2, 2021

The Senate could take up coronavirus relief as early as tomorrow and farmers’ attitudes toward the ag economy is steady. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

DriveTime: March 1, 2021

Today’s DriveTime features an update on USDA’s equity work and encouragement from an ag industry leader to think critically about the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

DriveTime: Feb. 26, 2021

Students across the country are celebrating FFA week today. More on that and a look at a key ag group's 2021 priorities in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 25, 2021

Katherine Tai had her confirmation hearing to head up the nation's trade policy and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed reporters for the first time in his new tenure as secretary. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 24, 2021

Today's DriveTime features a look at the market situation for beef producers and consumers as well as the kickoff to the process that could lead to infrastructure legislation in the Senate.

DriveTime: Feb. 23, 2021

The Senate has confirmed Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture and President Joe Biden will head to Texas later this week to see winter storm impacts. That and more in today’s DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 22, 2021

Today's DriveTime features an update on how the Biden administration will handle renewable fuels policy, a look at a major ag input trade case, and news on where things stand for dairy economics this year.

DriveTime: Feb. 19, 2021

USDA's Ag Outlook Forum wrapped up with a wide range of topics discussed today, including a look at what can be done to address diversity at all levels of the ag industry. That and more in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 18, 2021

The 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum began today, and with it came forecasts for domestic production and international demand. More about that, as well as looks at the cost of climate policy, in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 17, 2021

Today's DriveTime features reports on rural broadband, soybean grower priorities, and the pricing of electric vehicle technology.

DriveTime: Feb. 16, 2021

The National Ethanol Conference begins today and the leader of a national ag organization suggests there’s middle ground in climate discussions between environmentalists and farmers. More in today’s DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 12, 2021

A House Agriculture Committee Republican and Democrat list priorities for this Congress and extreme cold threatens livestock and winter wheat fields. More in today’s DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 11, 2021

In today's DriveTime, we take a look at the upcoming process on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief measure as well as the end of a long-running investigation on imports of something on the plates of consumers across the country.

DriveTime: Feb. 10, 2021

The House Agriculture Committee held its first hearing of the 117th Congress with fresh priorities and coronavirus relief top of mind. Learn more in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 9, 2021

The Senate Ag Committee chair lays out top ag and nutrition priorities in the coronavirus stimulus and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advances EPA nominee Michael Regan. More in today’s DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 5, 2021

USDA is out with its latest farm income forecast, and the figures have some good news and bad news for producers. That and a look at the top priorities of a new Ag Committee member in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 4, 2021

A handful of lawmakers have a new level of influence in farm policy. More on that and a look at the confirmation process for EPA Administrator nominee Michael Regan in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 3, 2021

Michael Regan discussed his plans as the potential leader of the Environmental Protection Agency and a long-running legal dispute got another degree of resolution. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Feb. 2, 2021

Secretary of Agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack advances through the Senate Ag Committee and farmer sentiment toward the ag economy drops. More into today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

DriveTime: Feb. 1, 2021

In today's DriveTime, a House subcommittee launches an investigation into meatpacking employee treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic while the dairy industry looks for implementation of key programs.

DriveTime: Jan. 29, 2021

Big buying by China was punctuated by a huge corn purchase to close the week. More on that plus a look at new COVID-19 workforce protection standards in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 28, 2021

Incoming Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow laid out her priorities today with climate policy front and center. More on that and a look at an important livestock sector in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 27, 2021

President Joe Biden outlines the administration's climate policies in a new executive order and USDA announces plans to halt some debt servicing actions in its FSA loan programs. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 26, 2021

Senate gets ready to move forward on more Biden cabinet nominations, a farm-state Republican wants Tom Vilsack confirmed swiftly, and biofuel groups share prospects of moving energy policy through Congress. That in more in today’s DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 25, 2021

A Biden administration official offers insight on when it might offer a clearer picture on its approach to China and an ag finance expert talks COVID-19 economic recovery. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 22, 2021

A new executive order will have a direct impact on federal nutrition assistance. An update on that and a look at the challenges facing electric vehicle expansion in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 20, 2021

DriveTime: Jan. 19, 2021

The final full day of the Trump administration brings a new twist to the regulation of genetically-engineered animals. More on that and a look at how a biodiesel industry leader sees the push for more electric vehicles in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 15, 2021

The Trump administration is closing out its time in office with an uptick in regulatory activity. A look at what various agencies have released and reaction to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID relief package in today's DriveTime.

DriveTime: Jan. 14, 2021

In today’s DriveTime, the Environmental Protection Agency proposes extending Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadlines and equipment manufacturers are confident in seeing an infrastructure package take shape under a Biden administration.