Agri-Pulse DriveTime

In today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle, Iowa requests nearly $4 billion in federal aid for storm damage and despite most of the Democratic National Convention being virtual, a rural delegate is primed with enthusiasm for tonight’s speeches.

Rural delegates gear up for the Democratic National Convention next week and a farm group leader weighs in on whether Congress can pass a coronavirus relief package by the end of next month. More in today’s DriveTime.

Vice President Mike Pence touts the administration’s support for biofuels on his visit to Iowa and rural broadband advocates say COVID-19 underscores the need for a reliable internet connection in rural America. More in today’s DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime has news on USDA crop production estimates for the year, an update on the campaign trail, and thoughts on biofuels policy from the leader of the EPA.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says early estimates indicate 10 million acres of cropland is damaged from a recent storm that swept through the Midwest and USDA extends the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program signup deadline. More in today’s DriveTime.

China taking in more U.S. soybeans, coronavirus aid talks fall silent, and the clock ticks on a looming biofuels policy announcement. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Coronavirus negotiations on Capitol Hill sputter as ag organizations push USDA to loosen its eligibility and enrollment deadlines for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

USDA opens signup for a major farm bill conservation program, the top Democrat on Senate Ag hits the campaign trail, and the biofuels industry looks at hurdles before it as it seeks to continue its growth. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features updates on the election picture for some House Ag Committee members as well as thoughts on some recent changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

Coronavirus relief talks move in the right direction but slowly, farmer sentiment toward the ag economy is unchanged from June and the American Soybean Association celebrates 100 years of advocacy. More in today’s DriveTime.