DriveTime: Aug. 24, 2021
Infrastructure efforts move forward, USDA updates its livestock markets enforcement, and a court challenge to Prop 12 is dismissed. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 24, 2021
Agri-Pulse DriveTime
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Episodes
DriveTime: Aug. 23, 2021
The House is back in town with a tricky political situation on the agenda. A look at that as well as a look at the forestry and cattle industries in today's DriveTime.
Aug 23, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 20, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency readies biofuel target proposals, Puerto Rico becomes the frontline in fight against African Swine Fever, and cattle producers are watching for tax policy changes on Capitol Hill. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 20, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 19, 2021
Today's DriveTime features a look at $350 million in pandemic aid for dairy producers and a report on the topics of discussion where American Coalition for Ethanol leaders are gathering together.
Aug 19, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 18, 2021
EPA takes action on chlorpyrifos and ag leaders look ahead to future soybean trade prospects and the process of getting a new Waters of the U.S. rule. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 18, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 17, 2021
In today’s DriveTime, biofuels groups petition for a rehearing on E15 summer sales, corn and soybean crop conditions drop, and livestock producers push for immigration reform.
Aug 17, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 16, 2021
USDA rolls out a SNAP benefit increase, Bayer asks for SCOTUS review of a Roundup case, and a biofuels leader says he wants quick action from the Biden administration. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 16, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 13, 2021
Today's DriveTime features comments on the ag funding in the upcoming reconciliation package, federal investment in rural healthcare, and hopes for expanded rural broadband.
Aug 13, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 12, 2021
USDA lowers corn and soybean yield estimates, cattle producers outline sustainability goals, and cool weather is on the way for the Corn Belt. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 12, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 11, 2021
USDA announces broadband funding, Spencer Chase provides an update from the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, and the Senate confirms a key undersecretary for the Department of Agriculture.
Aug 11, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 10, 2021
Senate passes the bipartisan infrastructure package, USDA officials are monitoring African Swine Fever, and beef and pork exports did well in the first half of 2021.
Aug 10, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 9, 2021
Today's DriveTime features additional details on the budget reconciliation package from Senate Democrats and a look ahead to this week's Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville.
Aug 09, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 6, 2021
In today's DriveTime, La Niña will affect tropical weather activity and the late U.S. growing season. The USDA’s August Crop Report is due next week. Trade forecasts are in a narrow range and a major ag equipment company makes another investment in autonomous technology.
Aug 06, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 5, 2021
In today’s DriveTime, farmers keeping a watchful eye on the new EPA navigable waters definition, high alert for ASF and possible industry implications to possible beef industry regulations.
Aug 05, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 4, 2021
The Senate Appropriations Committee advances funding for USDA and disaster assistance and cattle producers underscore the need for internet connectivity. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 04, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 3, 2021
Tyson Foods will require employees to get vaccinated, producers feel cautiously optimistic about the farm economy, and the Senate debates the bipartisan infrastructure package. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Aug 03, 2021
DriveTime: Aug. 2, 2021
Lawmakers wrapped up drafting a massive infrastructure bill over the weekend and now shift their attention to the amendment process. Learn more in today's DriveTime.
Aug 02, 2021
DriveTime: July 30, 2021
The Biden administration announces plans to gather WOTUS input, the Senate moves ahead on infrastructure, and House members offer their thoughts on meat production capacity spending. Learn more in today's DriveTime.
Jul 30, 2021
DriveTime: July 29, 2021
It was a jam-packed day in farm policy Thursday as two USDA nominees had their day on Capitol Hill and the Biden administration announced indictments in a price fixing conspiracy. Learn about that and more in today's DriveTime.
Jul 29, 2021
DriveTime: July 28, 2021
Today's DriveTime features updates from a pair of beef industry hearings on Capitol Hill and the emergence of infrastructure legislation in the Senate.
Jul 28, 2021
DriveTime: July 26, 2021
It looks to be a busy week in Washington and one that might include legislative work into the weekend. More on that and a look ahead to an upcoming hearing in today's DriveTime.
Jul 26, 2021
DriveTime: July 23, 2021
USDA official to lead delegation to Rome, House Ag members lay out upcoming legislative priorities, and heat and dry weather build in the Midwest. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Jul 23, 2021
DriveTime: July 22, 2021
In today's DriveTime, Bureau of Land Management nominee advances, rural broadband advocates watch infrastructure talks, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares details of his meeting with Mexican officials.
Jul 22, 2021
DriveTime: July 21, 2021
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack defends the administration and need for more farmworkers, and a vote to move ahead on a bipartisan infrastructure proposal fails. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Jul 21, 2021
DriveTime: July 20, 2021
In today’s DriveTime, the Senate looks to move ahead with a procedural vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill, the Judiciary committee will examine farm labor, and USDA announces relief for timber harvesters.
Jul 20, 2021
DriveTime: July 19, 2021
Lawmakers are gearing up for an active week on infrastructure policy in Washington. More on that and a look at the current state of the nation's corn and soybean crop in today's DriveTime.
Jul 19, 2021
DriveTime: July 16, 2021
The biofuels industry is reacting to another court ruling and Capitol Hill is gearing up for a busy week on infrastructure. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Jul 16, 2021
DriveTime: July 15, 2021
A Biden administration nominee has her day on Capitol Hill and the nation's corn growers consider carbon bank policy. Learn more in today's DriveTime.
Jul 15, 2021
DriveTime: July 14, 2021
Today's DriveTime is filled with legislative action from Capitol Hill as lawmakers advance rural broadband legislation and introduce bills to respond to a recent court decision impacting the biofuels sector.
Jul 14, 2021
DriveTime: July 13, 2021
The ag department announces signup for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program, infrastructure talks are progressing, and USDA’s Risk Management Agency authorizes emergency procedures for producers affected by drought. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Jul 13, 2021
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