DriveTime: March 9, 2022
USDA releases fresh figures detailing the impact of the invasion of Ukraine as lawmakers on Capitol Hill seek to respond to the resulting price spike through legislation to promote biofuels. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

USDA releases fresh figures detailing the impact of the invasion of Ukraine as lawmakers on Capitol Hill seek to respond to the resulting price spike through legislation to promote biofuels. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil today, and a group of Midwest lawmakers offers some suggestions on what he should do next. More on that and a look at a farm bill hearing on Capitol Hill in today's DriveTime.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza spreads across the country and a lead USDA official says current farm programs have a role to play in future technologies. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime examines the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the impact that has on the global food supply as well as Russia's decision to halt fertilizer exports.
Today's DriveTime features the latest on dairy policy, right to repair issues, and a look at a key Senate hearing.
The Senate Ag Committee considers new CFTC leaders while another panel takes a look at how the Biden administration is implementing the new infrastructure bill. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The Biden administration is out with a new report on its trade approach for the next year. More on that plus the latest on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine might impact the U.S. and a look at farm bill oversight in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features news of a major biofuels industry acquisition, a look at the beginning of USDA's new equity commission and the latest from the sorghum industry.
Today's DriveTime features the latest on the U.S.-China trade relationship and news from the White House on President Joe Biden's Supreme Court pick.
The nation's top ag official reacts to the invasion of Ukraine as global trade experts anticipate higher shipping costs to continue. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
USDA is reacting to a recent infant formula recall as well as the growing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features a little clarity on the timeline for new biofuel blending targets as well as thoughts from the Senate on foreign farmland ownership and cattle price discovery legislation.
Foreign buyers are interested in the U.S. ag sustainability story. More on that and a look at the prospects for Trade Promotion Authority in today's DriveTime.
A new Biden administration official reports for duty as a handful of others take to the Middle East to promote U.S. agriculture. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features a look at the policy process for a major ag organization as well as recaps from a pair of Capitol Hill hearings key to ag issues.
The Senate has confirmed a key food regulator for the Biden administration. Hear more about that and a recap from a House Ag hearing on USDA's Civil Rights office in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features the latest from the Biden administration's top trade official and assessments on the current state of conversations in conservation and biofuels policy from leading trade organizations.
Today's DriveTime features updates on climate-smart ag investments, a new USDA commission, and how FSA staffers are being trained to recognize farmer stress.
Today's DriveTime features the latest on grey wolf protections, chlorpyrifos litigation, electric vehicle charging stations in rural America and more.
USDA trims its expectations for the South American soybean harvest and lawmakers offer thoughts on how they plan to proceed on a key piece of ag legislation. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features the latest on USDA's efforts to use CCC funds for climate-smart programs and a look at where things stand on the appropriations process.
USDA announces a $1 billion investment in climate-smart agriculture and farm groups chime in on federal water regulation. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Today’s DriveTime features the latest on farm group efforts to address a trucker shortage and new USDA farm income figures.
The Department of Agriculture rolls out $750 million in livestock disaster assistance, a UK leader talks U.S. beef and the cattle price discovery picture adds some clarity. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association members took a look at their price discovery policy and the House Ag Committee took a look at the farm bill's conservation title. Learn more in today's DriveTime.
Producers gather in Houston to discuss cattle industry issues and global leaders examine the best use of funding for agriculture industry support. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The Biden Administration discusses a partnership it hopes will expand ag shipping possibilities as one commodity expresses how the supply chain issues have impacted its growers and merchandizers. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The Environmental Protection Agency releases a key biofuel mandate rule and a House Ag Committee Democrat offers her thoughts on where things go from here for the Build Back Better ag spending.
President Joe Biden addressed a looming Supreme Court vacancy for the first time today and producers are facing key risk management decisions. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
The Biden administration is looking to enroll more acres in CRP. More on that and a look at the priorities of the new top Republican on the House Ways and Means Trade subcommittee in today's DriveTime.