Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Today's DriveTime takes a look at the impacts of the Senate Ag Committee's top Democrat deciding to retire and USDA investing more money in the nation's meat processing capacity.

The House of Representatives is at a standstill as efforts to elect a new speaker continually come up short. The latest on that and a look at how the status of the farm economy will impact ag legislation this year in today's DriveTime.

Congress is back in town, but delays on Capitol Hill threaten to impact the early work on the upcoming farm bill. Hear why and take a look at a longtime lawmaker's priorities in today's DriveTime.

In today’s DriveTime, we discuss farm labor reform, the need for an FDA deputy commissioner, and how USDA can strengthen and diversify ag research.

New farm labor legislation faces a narrow window of time to be considered on Capitol Hill. More on that, plus a look at new funding from USDA and a bipartisan letter to the Biden administration, in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime features a message from corn industry leaders on Mexico's proposed trade restrictions and a look at how winter weather across the country is impacting producers.

Negotiators are inching closer to an omnibus funding agreement, but more time will be needed. Also, the Biden administration is being urged to change up its approach to deal with Mexico's looming GMO corn ban. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

A new $325 million USDA investment funnels money to climate-smart practices, and the department hopes the overall program can be a watershed moment for agriculture. Hear more, including the latest on government funding, in today's DriveTime.

Today's DriveTime takes a look at upcoming announcements from USDA and EPA and includes reactions to the cattle contract library set to begin in January.

With the next chair of the House Ag Committee selected, what does the leader of the nation's largest farm group think about a split Capitol Hill? Hear that and updates on biofuels and dairy policy in today's DriveTime.