EPA Grants RFS Exemptions, USDA Introduces New Rancher Intiative

Line on Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted 1.76 billion gallons of exemptions from the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA plans to reallocate these volumes to 2026 and 2027 obligations, effectively neutralizing the impact.

Meanwhile, the USDA's Ranchers First Initiative introduces a new insurance option for ranchers to retain heifers for breeding, expands disaster assistance, supports small beef processors, and prioritizes American beef in federal procurement.

Federal Orange Juice Standard Updated

California Ag Today
FDA finalizes first major change to pasteurized orange juice rule in decades.

Orange Juice Rule Becomes Reality

Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal government finalizes long-awaited update to orange juice standard, giving Florida growers new flexibility.

School Cafeterias Get Whole Milk Option Again

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA says the change aligns with updated nutrition science and consumer preference.

Milk Menu Changes Coming to Schools

California Ag Today
A new USDA rule expands dairy options available through federal child nutrition programs.

New SNAP Rules Could Reshape Store Shelves

Southeast Regional Ag News
Federal officials say the changes will increase accountability and expand food variety in participating stores.

USDA Pushes “Real Food First” in SNAP

California Ag Today
New retailer requirements would shift more shelf space toward staple foods and perishables.

Prop 12 Spurs Costly Compliance for Farmers; Farm Bill Fix

Line on Agriculture
California's Proposition 12 has created a complex regulatory landscape for pork producers across the U.S. The issue is being addressed in the current version of the farm bill proposed by the House, which seeks to prevent states from imposing livestock production standards on out-of-state producers.

Egg Market Finds Its Footing

California Ag Today
Production gains are helping stabilize the egg market after last year’s disruption.

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.

Product of USA

Idaho Ag Today
The voluntary product of USA label standard for meat, poultry and egg products has been in effect since January 1st.

USDA Launches Campaign on Updated “Product of USA” Label

California Ag Today
The agency says the change is intended to improve transparency and support domestic producers.

Montana State Bird Flu Research and Senate Farm Bill Soon

The Agribusiness Update
A team of Montana State University microbiologists will spend the next three years expanding research into bird flu, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.

National Peanut Month and Senate Farm Bill Soon

The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and Senate Ag Chair John Boozman plans to take up a five-year farm bill within weeks.

Seats Open on Shell Egg Advisory Committee

California Ag Today
CDFA is inviting both an industry member and a public member to help guide egg safety and quality oversight.

Where Bees Rest and Work Continues

California Ag Today
As bees settle in for the night, worker safety takes center stage in the almond orchard.

What Changed for Tortillas This Year

California Ag Today
AB 1830 updates fortification rules for corn masa products.

California Hemp at a Crossroads

California Ag Today
New federal and state rules add uncertainty for an already shrinking industry.