Vice President Mike Pence is in Iowa today to speak with ag and food industry leaders. Hear from Ben Nuelle in Des Moines and Spencer Chase in Washington in today's DriveTime. 

The farm economy is taking a hit from the coronavirus, but the nation's equipment manufacturers are cautioning against a tactic they say could worsen the situation. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime has updates on the meatpacking slowdowns and how producers are responding and news on a bill to expand local food purchases. 

The United States and United Kingdom begin trade talks today, farmers’ attitude about the ag economy sink, and questions remain about recently announced funding for rural hospitals. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime has news on a key financial assistance program, a look at the earnings of a major meatpacker, and an update on planting progress across the country. 

A handful of key ag Democrats offer a plan for USDA operations during COVID-19 and bankers and economists seek to understand the impact of the virus on the farm economy in today's DriveTime.