Drought and AI Technology and FAA Drone Regulations

The Agribusiness Update
With California facing a below-average snowpack and recent warm temperatures some technologies and methods are emerging to help farmers adapt their irrigation practices, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.

Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding and FAA Drone Regulations

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved over $764,000 in research project funding for 2025-26, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.

FAPRI Outlook Flags Tariff-Driven Uncertainty That Could Cut U.S. Biofuel Use in 2026

Line on Agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute's 2026 baseline outlook projects agricultural market trends over the next decade. University of Missouri agricultural economist Ben Brown discusses the implications for renewable fuels in the U.S.

Year Round E15 Importance

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress needs to quickly pass year-round E15.

California Farmworkers Day and Renewable Fuels Standard

The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau recognized efforts in the state Legislature to honor farmworkers through the designation of Farmworkers Day, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.

Georgia Farm Dog Contest and Renewable Fuels Standard

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is looking to recognize a furry farm hero through its 2026 Georgia Farm Dog Contest, and EPA releases long-awaited final Renewable Fuels Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 27.

New Renewable Fuel Standards and Farm Bill Uncertainty

The Agribusiness Update
The EPA has finalized new renewable fuel standards to increase biofuel blending requirements and strengthen domestic energy production, and uncertainty surrounding the next farm bill continues as lawmakers remain divided on several key agricultural and nutrition policies.

National Farmers Union Convention and Iran War and E15 Usage

The Agribusiness Update
Delegates to the National Farmers Union’s 124th annual convention unanimously re-elected Rob Larew as President, and the RFA urges White House to allow broader use of lower-cost, American-made ethanol in the U.S. fuel supply.

E15 and Iran Confict

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Iran-Middle East Conflict has given another argument FOR Congress to quickly approve year-round E15 sales.

National Ethanol Conference in Orlando and Advanced Materials for Farm Equipment

The Agribusiness Update
Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper

celebrates record 2025, and researchers are developing advanced materials that could make farm equipment lighter, stronger and more durable.

Superbowl Food Safety and Trump's Call for Year-Round E15

The Agribusiness Update
Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery, and foods served over several hours, and theRenewable Fuels Association applauded President Trump for strongly reaffirming his support for America’s ethanol industry.

California Surpasses Japan as the World’s Fourth Largest Economy

California Ag Today
Farms, forests, fisheries, and renewable energy landscapes generate billions in economic value.

Australia Ramps Up Beef Exports and Federal Crop Insurance Updates

The Agribusiness Update
Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.

Australia Ramps Up Beef Exports and Federal Crop Insurance Updates

The Agribusiness Update
Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.

Buying Argentinian Beef and California's E15 Example

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. may purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down the price of beef at U.S. grocery stores, and California is an example of what could be achieved around the country after they enacted a law allowing E15 fuels.

USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement

The Agribusiness Update
Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won’t happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.

USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement

The Agribusiness Update
Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won’t happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.

RFA Applauds California's E15 Acceptance and Kieffer New NAWG CEO

The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsome for signing Assembly Bill 30 into law, immediately legalizing lower-cost E15 fuel, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.

California Farm Bureau Welcomes Pause on AB 1156

California Ag Today
Farm and ranch groups applaud decision to place Assembly Bill 1156 on hold amid concerns over farmland protections.

McDonald's in Regenerative Agriculture and Tariff Revenue to Help Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
McDonald’s plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA is planning to use tariff revenue to support US farmers.