Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime has news on a new ag carbon market bill, court action on dicamba, and a pair of status reports on USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

The Department of Justice indicts the leaders of two major poultry companies, a biofuel group is looking for clarity on Small Refinery Exemptions, and the Trump administration is asked to delay a key nutrition report. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Farmer sentiment toward the ag economy rises in May, biofuel backers say FDA updated hand sanitizer guidance is too restrictive, and restaurants see customers come back. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

Today's DriveTime features a look at China's purchases of U.S. products taking a pause, the impact of waterway infrastructure work on producer bottom lines, and thoughts on how COVID-19 will impact the future of rural broadband.

With the first week of CFAP signup in the books, attention shifts to evaluating that program and looking ahead to what comes next. More on that and updates on tax policy and meatpacking in today's DriveTime.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says if there is a next coronavirus relief bill it will be narrow and pork producers push for more COVID-19 funding. Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle have more in today’s DriveTime.

Senate Democrats introduce legislation that could impact future coronavirus relief and experts take a look at foodservice and rural health practices returning to normal. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Nationwide retail adoption of E15 a year later is modest, eastern Corn Belt producers struggle this planting season, and Sen. John Boozeman hopes to follow Senate Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts’ path. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

The Trump administration takes some action and makes a request on meatpacking employees and a California Democrat explores what more coronavirus aid for producers might look like. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

The European Union announces new pesticide and fertilizer use targets, a Minnesota Republican asks for a pork industry investigation, and the dairy industry looks at its needs for future coronavirus aid. Hear more in today's DriveTime.