DriveTime: Jan. 13, 2021
The impeachment of President Donald Trump leaves questions about the early days of the incoming Biden administration. More on that and a look at anticipated post-pandemic consumer behavior in today's DriveTime.

The impeachment of President Donald Trump leaves questions about the early days of the incoming Biden administration. More on that and a look at anticipated post-pandemic consumer behavior in today's DriveTime.
The farm policy "convention season" is underway with remarks from key ag leaders at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. Hear from the convention and from lawmakers outlining their policy issues for the upcoming Congress in today's DriveTime.
Democratic control of the Senate is certain to lead to climate legislation being on the agenda, so what does that mean for agriculture? More on that and an update on where things stand for Biden Cabinet nominees in today's DriveTime.
Democratic victories in Georgia are providing a clearer picture of the upcoming Senate. More on that and an update on the pork industry's expectations for the year ahead in today's DriveTime.
USDA announces program to help producers hit by natural disasters and producer sentiment toward the ag economy rises slightly. More in today’s DriveTime.
The first DriveTime of 2021 takes an early look at the 117th Congress and what might be on the agenda. Also, a departing USDA official offers thoughts on an area where Capitol Hill could help the department.
The latest on coronavirus relief talks, farm groups react to Biden EPA Administrator nomination, and the propane supply is steady heading into winter. More in today’s DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime has updates on the omnibus and coronavirus relief state of play, a look at some key Biden transition action, an update on a long-running legal saga, and a look at consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capitol Hill negotiators continue their work on a government funding and COVID-19 stimulus package. More on that and an update on the U.S.-Brazil ethanol situation in today's DriveTime.
Ag leaders release report on trade opportunities in the new year and we have an update on COVID relief talks happening in Cogress. That and more in today's DriveTime.
Congress is back in town with a Friday deadline to figure out its path forward on government funding and coronavirus relief. More on that and an update on the Trump administration's regulatory plans in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features President-elect Joe Biden and his ag secretary pick Tom Vilsack as well as updates on equipment sales and the current status of government funding and coronavirus relief debates.
On the same day President-elect Joe Biden formally announced Tom Vilsack as his ag secretary pick, one of the former USDA leader's final acts as secretary was being replaced through a USDA final rule. Learn more in today's DriveTime.
Farm and food groups share thoughts of Tom Vilsack’s potential return to head USDA and the Department of Justice weighs in on biofuel Supreme Court case. More in today’s DriveTime.
A biofuel coalition files a brief to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over small refinery waivers, and today’s DriveTime has an update on COVID relief talks in Congress.
Coronavirus relief talks resume but hit a snag as lawmakers stare down a Friday deadline to act on government funding. More on that and a dairy policy update in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features remarks from a Capitol Hill leader on the state of play on coronavirus relief, a forecast from a pair of House Ag officials, and remarks from the leader of a top producer group.
Congressional leaders pick up the pace on COVID-19 relief talks and a farm group hopes for funding in a key area in an upcoming spending bill. Learn more in today's DriveTime.
New USDA income figures paint a more complete picture of the financial outlook for producers this year. More on that, an update on ethanol exports and a major hurdle cleared for an ag innovation in today's DriveTime.
Lawmakers rush to reach an agreement on coronavirus relief and signup deadlines loom for certain USDA programs. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
With Congress back in Washington, there are a few big things left to address before the end of the year. More on that and news on a Trump administration appointee's future in today's DriveTime.
Today's DriveTime features a transition update and a look at a pair of farm policy objectives left to be addressed in the waning days of the Trump administration.
Ag credit conditions rebound in third quarter, U.S. ag exports likely to strengthen next fiscal year and USDA officials work to finalize corn and soybean harvest numbers. That and more in today’s DriveTime.
Local officials are pressing for relief from Congress in a potential COVID-19 aid package. More on that and an update on two top turkeys in today's DriveTime.
A long-time farm policy leader offers his thoughts on what it will take to pass future ag legislation, a USDA leader offers an update on CFAP-2 payments, and a dairy industry leader offers his hope a key issue can be resolved.
The Department of Transportation is out with new language that could have an impact on ag trucking. More on that and a look at how foreign market promotion works in the age of the coronavirus in today's DriveTime.
The transition to the Biden administration leaves some unanswered questions in ag policy. Agri-Pulse takes a look at two of those and examines the current outlook of the farm economy in today's DriveTime.
Farm, food, and environmental groups form a new climate alliance and COVID-19 relief talks are at a standstill. More in today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.
Congress is back in Washington with a pair of critical tasks to be completed. More on that and a look at the nation’s sustainability efforts and progress on this year’s harvest in today’s DriveTime.
A former Obama official offers his thoughts on the Biden transition roster and a leading candidate for a committee leadership post in Congress shares some thoughts on ag policy. Hear more in today's DriveTime.