Agri-Pulse DriveTime

The nation's top ag official discusses the COVID-19 picture in rural America, Midwest lawmakers push for waterway funding, and the new NRCS leader outlines his priorities. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

World hunger continues to expand meanwhile some countries push back against technologies to feed more people and protect the environment. 

Federal agencies are stepping up testing after H5N1 particles were found in commercial dairy products. USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the pasteurization process was effective in killing the disease. 

Extension estimates suggest higher crop production costs for this year and one farm leader outlines farm bill challenges on the House Ag Committee. 

Agri-Pulse Editor in Chief Sara Wyant celebrates a "hands on" Earth Day in California. 

The Biden administration today approved E15 blended gasoline for the summer driving season.