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.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA will begin bulk testing milk for H5N1 and global food leaders say the issue of chronic hunger is being ignored in the U.S. elections.

A global agriculture leader supports genetic engineering and a U.S. trade advisor says market promotion funding offers tremendous return on investment. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley says failure to approve a new farm bill this calendar year will force compromise on farm and nutrition programs next year. Meanwhile, the 2023 farm safety net will provide little if any assistance for farmers this year. 

Some Midwest lawmakers want answers from USDA into financial assistance provided to Pure Prairie Poultry. Soybean farmers are concerned about a new herbicide registration from EPA. 

The scope of reported illness from eating McDonalds Quarter Pounders has expanded. Citing new research, California's Governor is asking for quicker review of E-15 blended gasoline.