Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding and FAA Drone Regulations
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved over $764,000 in research project funding for the 2025-26 research budget year.
www.morningagclips.com reports this action was taken during the commission’s March board meeting.
The projects approved include 40 proposals submitted from the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the USDA Ag Research Service.
Georgia’s peanut growers invest $2 per ton annually toward GPC programs which includes research, promotion and education.
www.morningagclips.com/georgia-peanut-commission-approves-funding-for-fy-2026-2027-research-projects/
**The Federal Aviation Administration is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers increasingly relying on unmanned aircraft for crop management.
Under the update, the FAA is streamlining how it identifies and penalizes violations, including unauthorized spraying and operations beyond approved limits.
Industry groups say tighter enforcement could improve safety and accountability but warn it could create compliance challenges for producers navigating complex rules.
**Debate over U.S. biofuel policy is intensifying ahead of the summer driving season as lawmakers weigh changes to blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
According to Reuters, ethanol producers are pushing for higher blending levels, while refiners seek greater flexibility.
The Renewable Fuels Association says expanded E15 use could boost corn demand and lower fuel costs for consumers.
The EPA is reviewing policy options as pressure grows from both sides.
