Agri-Pulse DriveTime

It was a jam-packed day in farm policy Thursday as two USDA nominees had their day on Capitol Hill and the Biden administration announced indictments in a price fixing conspiracy. Learn about that and more in today's DriveTime. 

Court reverses small refinery exemptions. NFU wants adequate funding for DOJ and farm groups call for EPA reform of ESA regulations. 

Congress and the renewable fuels industry continue to call for the Treasury Department to issue guidance for the 45Z rules for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.

A new FAO report suggests the goal of eliminating global hunger by 2030 is becoming even more daunting. Hunger and food insecurity continues to run rampant. 

An extensive list of agriculture interests tell members of the House Agriculture Committee that farm debt is climbing and a new farm bill is needed to offset lower commodity prices, higher input costs and challenging interest rates. 

Over 500 organizations sent a letter to leaders of Congress encouraging approval of a new, modernized farm bill. Gary Adams of the National Cotton Council says another 2018 extension isn't an alternative.