The Biden administration kicked off the new year with an announcement of planned investments and reforms to combat meat industry consolidation. More on that and a look at input concerns for farmers in today's DriveTime. 

In the final DriveTime of 2021, a key Senate Republican looks ahead to the future for Build Back Better legislative efforts and USDA invests $1.5 billion to help school lunch programs weather supply chain issues.

Things appear to be wrapping up for the year on Capitol Hill, leaving the prospects for the Build Back Better package in question. A look at that and the prospects for cattle market reforms in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime features an update on the congressional agenda, thoughts from a shipping leader on pending legislation and a look at what animal ag experts say packing plant operators should be watching for.

The dairy industry got a commitment from the Biden administration's pick to lead the FDA in a Senate hearing today. More about that and a look at trade and livestock policy in today's DriveTime. 

Today's DriveTime takes a look at the devastating weekend weather as well as an upcoming Senate hearing that will be closely watched by many in food and agriculture.