Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Ag Economist Joe Outlaw joins Agri-Pulse DriveTime to explain why reference prices need to be updated in the next farm bill and USDA announced it is accepting proposals for Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects.

Avian Influenza continues to spread across the nation as a major egg producer reports another outbreak in Texas.  Iowa Senator Charles Grassley speaks out on HPAI and some farmers have concerns about soil moisture at planting. 

The EPA’s heavy-duty emission rule is being opposed by the trucking industry. The American Trucking Associations says the rule will have major implications on the nation’s economy and carry a hefty price tag to build adequate infrastructure to support 100% electrification of the country’s heavy truck fleet.

On today's Drive Time: The White House Egg Roll will be an "EGGucational" celebration Monday with more than 40,000 guests. And Arkansas Representative Rick Crawford is the featured guest on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. 

The USDA offered updated information on grain stocks and acreage suggesting increased stocks of both corn and soybeans. Weather will play an integral role for market prices. 

Regulatory hurdles remain for farmers role in Sustainable Aviation Fuel and to approve feed additives to improve efficiency and to reduce methane emissions from cattle.