Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime features comments from Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., on crop insurance and USDA Trade Undersecretary Alexis Taylor on trade relationships with Chile.

Today's DriveTime features comments on the historic low water levels on the Mississippi River and rebounding U.S. wheat exports. 

USDA Trade Undersecretary Alexis Taylor says there are many benefits of the U.S.-Chile trade relationship, but there is also one major issue still in need of resolution. Hear what was on her agenda in meetings with South American officials this week in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features the latest from the U.S.-Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission in Santiago, Chile, including thoughts on the importance of the Chilean market for U.S. agriculture and one state official believes in trips abroad to promote U.S. ag. 

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is warning lawmakers on Capitol Hill that many critical USDA services could be at risk if the government shuts down. Plus, EPA’s senior ag adviser Rod Snyder discusses how farmers can comply with pesticide requirements and the Endangered Species Act in today’s DriveTime. 

Members of Congress got together to discuss some government funding bills this afternoon, but not everyone is on the same page about the current process to avoid a shutdown. Hear more on that, USDA's new farm labor program and the upcoming farm bill's regional policy debates in today's DriveTime.