Agri-Pulse DriveTime

It looks to be a busy week in Washington and one that might include legislative work into the weekend. More on that and a look ahead to an upcoming hearing in today's DriveTime. 

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. 

USDA reports 36% of corn and 25% of soybean acres were planted as of yesterday. Rain will likely delay field activity this week and has damaged crops in Brazil. 

Farm groups are coming together to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month for the month of May, and an ag lobbyist says the recent farm bill text that was released this week is a starting point for negotiations. All that and more in today’s DriveTime.

Reaction to the Senate farm bill proposal and speculation about production requirements for Greet 45Z tax credits for SAF.