Agri-Pulse DriveTime

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. 

A bridge collapse snarls transportation in the Baltimore area and halts river traffic to the Port of Baltimore. The impact may be felt for some time by farmers and consumers in the region. 

Senate Ag Ranking member John Boozman says agriculture leaders continue to work for a new farm bill this year.  Meanwhile, a former House Ag Chairman isn't sure the election will resolve the roadblock on issues.