A busy Thursday in Washington contains updates on government funding, fuel efficiency standards, and a bipartisan pro-trade push. Hear more in today's DriveTime. 

A potential issue for trade aid payments in the government funding bill has been "resolved." More on that and an update on biofuels policy and staffing at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in today's DriveTime. 

The Senate Appropriations Committee will consider a $151.7 billion spending bill to fund ag and nutrition programs Thursday and swine slaughter operations will now have another inspection option at their facilities. More in today's DriveTime with Ben Nuelle.

Farmers, members of Congress, and organizations rally on the National Mall urging Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the Waters of the U.S. rule gets formally repealed, and USDA lowers corn and soybean yield estimates. More in today's DriveTime.