DriveTime: July 2, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed heat standards that would require employers to develop measures to protect workers from excessive heat.
Jul 02, 2024•5 min
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Episodes
DriveTime: Monday, July 1, 2024
The condition of the nation's corn crop fell again over the last week with soybean condition holding steady. Kansas Representative Tracey Mann tells Agri-Pulse Newsmakers a new farm bill is long overdue.
Jul 01, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: June 28, 2024
A Supreme Court decision marks a significant paradigm shift in the regulatory power of federal agencies to implement legislation.
Jun 28, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: June 27, 2024
The impact on crops and communities from heavy rains and flooding in the upper Midwest may not be known for some time and may not be over.
Jun 27, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Request for Information today regarding climate smart agriculture practices for biofuel feedstocks.
Jun 26, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The USDA proposed new definitions under the Packers and Stockyards Act. SCOTUS could soon rule on Chevron.
Jun 25, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Monday, June 24, 2024
Crop condition declines again with varied weather conditions across the country. The USDA says the winter wheat harvest is 40% done, 15 points ahead of the average pace.
Jun 24, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Friday, June 21, 2024
This week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers features Congresswoman Chellie Pingree who discusses the challenges of approving a new farm policy and policy obstacles that remain.
Jun 21, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley weighs in on litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency's tailpipe emission standards and large volumes of used cooking oil imports receiving tax breaks and displacing domestic crops.
Jun 20, 2024•5 min
DriveTime; Tuesday June 18, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency faces additional litigation from a broad range of agriculture and industry groups over its emissions standards for light and medium duty vehicles as well as heavy duty vehicles.
Jun 18, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Monday June 17, 2024
The USDA's NASS reports corn planting is done and a slight decline in crop condition over the last week. A bipartisan team of senators are calling for higher 2026 RFS volumes for 2026.
Jun 17, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Friday, June 14, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is this week's guest on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. The Michigan Democrat sees a challenging future for a new farm bill.
Jun 14, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Thursday, June 13, 2024
The American Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have joined the American Petroleum Institute and some auto dealers to challenge the EPA's Tailpipe Emission Standards.
Jun 13, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Despite signs of stress and stability, the Fed holds interest rates steady.
Jun 12, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Senate Ag Ranking Member John Boozman offered a Republican led version of a new farm bill today including increases for Title 1 programs as well as trade promotion and research.
Jun 11, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Monday, June 10, 2024
The USDA reports the nations corn and soybean crop is ahead of average in every category including 74% of corn and 72% of soybeans rated in good to excellent condition.
Jun 10, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: June 7, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson is featured on this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. He highlights the objectives of gaining votes for the committee's proposal.
Jun 07, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Thursday, June 6, 2024
A key Senate staff member offers evidence supporting the House Ag Committee's farm policy proposal and reasons some are calling for more "farm in the farm bill".
Jun 06, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The nation's pork producers have gathered in Iowa for World Pork Expo. NPPC Immediate Past President Scott Hayes reports good crowds and challenging policy issues.
Jun 05, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley addressed challenges facing the renewable fuel industry on a call with agriculture journalists today.
Jun 04, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Monday, June 3, 2024
The USDA reports corn and soybean planting is nearing completion and above the five year average. Corn condition is rated 75% good to excellent.
Jun 03, 2024•5 min
DriveTime: Friday, May 31, 2024
The overall ag trade deficit is growing, but USMEF Chair Randy Spronk sees hope on the horizon for the livestock industry.
May 31, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Trade deficit climbs. WRDA legislation advances. Wage rates remain challenging.
May 30, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
After gaining approval for a new farm bill in the House Ag Committee, Chairman Glenn Thompson continues to solicit votes to gain approval later this year.
May 29, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The 2024 planting season has proven challenging for Midwest farmers and some weather models suggest it could stay that way.
May 28, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: May 24, 2024
Farm policy pundits agree the House Ag Committee's approval of a new farm bill was a first step for updated farm and nutrition programs.
May 24, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Partisan sparks flew from the start of debate in the House Agriculture Committee.
May 23, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Funding new farm and nutrition provisions will be at the center of debate as the House Ag Committee considers a new farm bill tomorrow.
May 22, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Truterra announces major advances in farmer participation in its carbon program. Farm groups continue to weigh in prior to Thursday's House Ag Committee action on farm policy.
May 21, 2024•4 hr 59 min
DriveTime: Monday, May 20, 2024
The nation's crop farmers continue to advance plantings in a challenging season and reaction continues to flow in to the GOP farm bill proposal.
May 20, 2024•4 hr 59 min
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