DriveTime: Dec. 9, 2022
Today's DriveTime takes a look at upcoming announcements from USDA and EPA and includes reactions to the cattle contract library set to begin in January.
Dec 09, 2022•5 min
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Episodes
DriveTime: Dec. 8, 2022
With the next chair of the House Ag Committee selected, what does the leader of the nation's largest farm group think about a split Capitol Hill? Hear that and updates on biofuels and dairy policy in today's DriveTime.
Dec 08, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Dec. 7, 2022
Capitol Hill's party split is coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to wrap up their lame duck session priorities. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Dec 07, 2022•5 min
Dec. 6, 2022
Farm groups are calling on Congress to consider changes to the nation's farm labor laws. More on that and a look at the discussion on references prices in the upcoming farm bill in today's DriveTime.
Dec 06, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Dec. 5, 2022
USDA is hoping to make food and nutrition a key part of the Biden administration's effort to cut cancer risks in half. Hear the latest on that as well as reports on beef demand and robotics in agriculture in today's DriveTime.
Dec 05, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Dec. 2, 2022
EPA has proposed new regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard and a Georgia Republican discusses his top priorities for the upcoming farm bill. All that and more in today's DriveTime.
Dec 02, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Dec. 1, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency rolled out new biofuel blending targets, the Senate voted to avoid a rail strike and USDA's newest farm income figures have some big numbers. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Dec 01, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 30, 2022
Legislation to avoid a rail strike has cleared a key hurdle, but obstacles remain before the bill can make it to the president's desk. More on that and the latest on Mexico's stance on the importation of GMO corn in today's DriveTime.
Nov 30, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 29, 2022
Congress is set to consider legislation called for by the White House and the agricultural industry. Hear what will be on tomorrow's agenda and get the latest agricultural trade figures in today's DriveTime.
Nov 29, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 28, 2022
Congress is back in town this week and has a looming government funding deadline. Hear the latest on that and why one corner of farm policy is hoping to grow the staff at the Environmental Protection Agency in today's DriveTime.
Nov 28, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 18, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the international efforts to drive agricultural innovation to address climate change are only expected to grow in the next year. Hear how and get the latest on two key federal program timelines in today's DriveTime.
Nov 18, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 17, 2022
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service has announced changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on Rep. Nancy Pelosi's, D-Calif., service as Speaker of the House. All that and more in today's DriveTime.
Nov 17, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 16, 2022
Farm Bureau has released its annual Thanksgiving price survey, and there's big bump in this year's numbers. Hear more on that plus updates on ag tax law, autonomy in agriculture and sustainability in today's DriveTime.
Nov 16, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 15, 2022
Two Iowa Senators are urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to intervene in Mexico’s plan to end genetically-modified corn imports. All that and more in today's DriveTime.
Nov 15, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 14, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack makes announcements from COP27 in Egypt and a political analyst discusses what the presidential election could look like in 2024. All that and more in today's DriveTime.
Nov 14, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 10, 2022
In today's DriveTime, we discuss the latest Consumer Price Index figures, electric vehicles, and conservation policy.
Nov 10, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 9, 2022
Farm policy experts are working to sort out the impact of the midterm election results both for 2023 farm bill and the upcoming lame duck session. A look at that and an update on the possible rail strike in today's DriveTime.
Nov 09, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 8, 2022
Election Day politics being in the rear-view mirror could lead to big changes on a key agricultural issue. More on that and a look at the crop production reported by American producers in today's DriveTime.
Nov 08, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 7, 2022
Election Day is approaching, but farm policy is making news around the world. Hear about this week's USDA efforts in Egypt and the dairy industry's trade goals in today's DriveTime.
Nov 07, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 4, 2022
The White House says new jobs figures are impacting both urban and rural America. More on that and an update on biofuels policy in today's DriveTime.
Nov 04, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 3, 2022
Farm groups are asking Congress to get ready to help avoid a rail stoppage. A look at that and the biofuels industry's reaction to a government watchdog report in today's DriveTime.
Nov 03, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 2, 2022
The Department of Agriculture announced new investments to expand meat processing capacity today. Hear that and a discussion on food inflation in today's DriveTime.
Nov 02, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Nov. 1, 2022
Today's DriveTime features comments from a Biden administration economic leader, a senior Republican on Capitol Hill, and a U.S. meat industry source keeping an eye on Mexico.
Nov 01, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 31, 22
Today's DriveTime features the latest on Russia's actions on Ukrainian grain trade, GOP oversight of the Biden administration, and a Democratic leader's farm bill priorities.
Oct 31, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 28, 2022
Forest Service Associate Chief Angela Coleman addresses how the Good Neighbor Authority is a critical federal forest management tool and an economist discusses fertilizer transparency. All that and more in today's DriveTime.
Oct 28, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 27, 2022
Federal funding is headed to rural communities to bolster rural broadband and support urban agriculture. Learn more and hear the latest on the reelection prospects of ag committee lawmakers in today's DriveTime.
Oct 27, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 26, 2022
USDA has increased its estimate of food price inflation for this year and 2023, and record-low water levels continue to hinder grain transportation on the Mississippi River. All that and more in today's DriveTime.
Oct 26, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 25, 2022
In today's DriveTime, Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest developments in the rail strike and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives an update on corn and soybean harvest.
Oct 25, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 24, 2022
Today's DriveTime features the latest on possible trade actions, the ag economy, and the forecast for 2023 beef production.
Oct 24, 2022•5 min
DriveTime: Oct. 21, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses more on the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and Dana Brooks with the Pet Food Institute highlights how supply chain issues and domestic sourcing has made it difficult for her members to get products on the market.
Oct 21, 2022•5 min
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