Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Corn and soybean planting trails last years pace. One farm organization calls for congressional action on a new farm bill. 

Government agencies expand monitoring and assistance to limit the spread of the H5N1 virus. 

Electric Cooperatives are pushing back against new EPA regulations and Prop 12 is pushing up California pork prices for consumers. 

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says details of the GOP farm bill proposal will be released very soon as the ag committee prepares to mark up and approve a new farm bill. 

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow discusses funding for a new farm bill. The ag exhibit on the National Mall provides an opportunity to discuss farm policy.