Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime features the release of some big reports from the federal government, including the latest inflation data and a broad collection of data on American agriculture. 

Funds from the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation could help with a new farm bill, but may be easier said than done. 

Today’s DriveTime takes a look at the House Ag Committee Democrats counter proposal on the farm bill, the tornados that swept through the Midwest and how sorghum producers would like to see the farm safety net in the next farm bill.

Washington is taking a "whole of government" approach to an unfolding incidence of H5N1 influenza in poultry and dairy cattle. Government officials say dairy products are safe to consume. 

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.