Agri-Pulse DriveTime

Secretary of Agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack advances through the Senate Ag Committee and farmer sentiment toward the ag economy drops. More into today’s DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

In today's DriveTime, a House subcommittee launches an investigation into meatpacking employee treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic while the dairy industry looks for implementation of key programs. 

Big buying by China was punctuated by a huge corn purchase to close the week. More on that plus a look at new COVID-19 workforce protection standards in today's DriveTime. 

Incoming Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow laid out her priorities today with climate policy front and center. More on that and a look at an important livestock sector in today's DriveTime. 

President Joe Biden outlines the administration's climate policies in a new executive order and USDA announces plans to halt some debt servicing actions in its FSA loan programs. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

Senate gets ready to move forward on more Biden cabinet nominations, a farm-state Republican wants Tom Vilsack confirmed swiftly, and biofuel groups share prospects of moving energy policy through Congress. That in more in today’s DriveTime.