DriveTime: Nov. 12, 2020
Today's DriveTime features a look at where things stand on coronavirus relief, the Renewable Fuel Standard, and a key trade policy heading into the next administration.

Today's DriveTime features a look at where things stand on coronavirus relief, the Renewable Fuel Standard, and a key trade policy heading into the next administration.
Lawmakers hope to pass a fiscal year funding bill by the end of the year, but coronavirus relief is questionable, and a familiar ag lawmaker moves from the House to Senate. More in today’s Drivetime.
Today's DriveTime explores corporate sustainability efforts and their impact on producers, what we're learning about the results of the 2020 elections, and how ag bankers see the current farm economy.
Vote tabulation continues, but farm policy experts are gearing up for what they expect to be the outcome. More on that and an update on the farm economy in today's DriveTime.
The count continues, but many in agriculture are starting to take a look at what life after the election will be like. More on that and a look at where some key down-ballot races stand in today's DriveTime.
Some campaign results remain up in the air, but we're starting to get a picture of what could happen on Capitol Hill and in the White House. Agri-Pulse's Spencer Chase and Ben Nuelle have more in today's DriveTime.
Candidates are banking on rural voters to help them reach the Presidential finish line and producer sentiment toward farm economy sees record high in October. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.
The Trump administration is out with a plan to reduce H-2A worker pay, candidates make their closing arguments to rural voters, and more in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features a look at an active hurricane season, the prospects for coronavirus relief, and the new National FFA officer team.
The Trump administration takes a pair of deregulatory actions, but a court stops another from happening. More on that and a look at a key ag race and a major U.S.-China trade issue in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features reaction to recent U.S.-China trade news, a look at a cattle industry gathering, and an update on a key ag input.
FCC adopts 5G fund for rural America, weather slows harvest progress, and the first shipment of U.S. Rice made it to China. More in today’s DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features an update on CFAP-2 payments, the nation's grain transportation infrastructure, and where things stand on measuring agriculture's carbon sequestration capabilities.
The week comes to a close without a fresh bill on coronavirus relief, but USDA is planning to distribute more food boxes to consumers hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus. More on that and an update on a major conservation program in today's DriveTime.
The Trump administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are closer to reaching a deal on coronavirus relief and biofuel groups push back on general waiver authority requests for the Renewable Fuel Standard. More in today's DriveTime.
Ag lenders look ahead to what a lingering coronavirus pandemic would mean for the farm economy and the nation's rail infrastructure is the focus of a Capitol Hill hearing. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Time ticks to reach a deal on coronavirus relief before the election and state cattle groups urge ag committees to support a cattle price transparency bill. More in today’s DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime has news on coronavirus relief talks, a plan to address cattle market price discovery, and the state of America's grain-handling infrastructure.
A new report offers an updated outlook on rural financial conditions. More on that and an update on a campaign platform and the weather and beef demand outlook heading into the winter in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime has news on CRP, COVID-19 relief, and action from CFTC.
Chinese purchases of U.S. ag products are coming in as Congress and the Trump administration continue their dialogue on coronavirus relief. More on that and an update on a price-fixing investigation in today's DriveTime.
Rural supporters for Donald Trump and Joe Biden say why their candidate should be elected in November, harvest is full speed ahead, and COVID relief limps along. More in today's DriveTime.
USDA is out with the latest WASDE figures and news on the school lunch program. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue offers his thoughts on USDA efforts to improve biofuel blending infrastructure, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shares an update on COVID relief, and facial recognition for cows? More in today's DriveTime.
A Senate Republican weighs in on what the future looks like for COVID relief and the leader of USDA's Farm Service Agency reports on where things stand on the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Today's DriveTime features news on how Brazilian weather could influence Chinese purchases of U.S. soy, a look at legislation impacting the beef cattle industry, and how new leadership will shape the priorities of a major farm organization.
Biofuel producers are pushing to be included in upcoming coronavirus relief legislation and producers have another option for the upcoming growing season. Hear more in today's DriveTime.
Coronavirus relief talks look to continue into the weekend, but a senior House Republican says "don't hold your breath." More on that in today's DriveTime.
A coronavirus deal is proving elusive on Capitol Hill. More on that and an update on the biofuel demand and farm income outlook in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime has an update on the status of coronavirus relief talks, a report from a hearing on Capitol Hill, and the latest on USDA's view on the current stock on hand situation.