California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting

The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.

California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting

The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.

California E15 Vote and Tyson Profits Down

The Agribusiness Update
California is moving closer to making E15 gas available after lawmakers unanimously approved legislation removing the final barriers to selling the higher-ethanol blend, and Tyson Foods lowered its fiscal 2026 profit and sales forecasts.

Year-Round E15 Continues to Be Top Priority for AFBF, POTUS Expand Meat Processing

Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation continues to push federal legislation that will allow for year-round sales of E15 fuel

President Donald Trump also addressed the beef packing industry's market dominance, expressing his intention to empower more farmers and ranchers to process their own meat.

Farm Bill Markup

Fruit Grower Report
The Senate Ag Committee’s farm bill markup is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday.

Senate Funding Stuggles

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In the last week the Senate is in session before summer break, it faces a key test in funding the government, even as other priorities like the ag agenda languish.

Senate eyes standalone year‑round E15 bill; USDA to move 3,000 rural jobs to regional hubs

Line on Agriculture
Year-round E15 sales are still up for discussion in the Senate, and USDA moves ahead with employee relocations into regional US hubs.

Year-Round E15 Sales and FFA Talent Pool

The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuels Association applauds President Trump's latest call for Congress to approve permanent, year-round sales of E15 gas nationwide, and American businesses searching for skilled workers may be overlooking one of the country's largest talent pools: the National FFA.

Trump proposes $11B farm aid, pushes permanent year‑round E15

Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump has proposed an additional $11 billion in farm assistance funding to help agricultural producers recover from losses due to the Biden administration's regulations. This supplements the $12 billion already distributed this year.

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show and Ag Exports to Iran Possible

The Agribusiness Update
For the 15th year, Georgia Farm Bureau rewarded the 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who showed the top animals at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, and American farmers could gain a new export market if ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement allowing unfrozen Iranian assets to be used for food purchases.

Farm Relief Slow and Reopening of Straight Good News

The Agribusiness Update
USDA's new 2027 cost of production forecast reveals farmers may not see meaningful relief from elevated production costs anytime soon, and the fertilizer industry is welcoming the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Senate Farm Bill Proposal

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman has completed his farm bill draft, but despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats aren’t sold yet.

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Fruit Grower Report
Nothing to lose, everything to gain! That’s the message to specialty crop farmers from the Walla Walla-based agtech company innov8.ag .

House Clears Year‑Round E15 Bill in Bipartisan Win; Senate Next

Line on Agriculture
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has achieved a significant milestone with the House's approval of legislation allowing year-round E15 fuel sales

Farm Aid Now

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says USDA efforts and proposed bills to boost fertilizer supplies and reduce prices may help in the long-term, but farmers need help now.

House Passes Farm Bill

Line on Agriculture
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its farm bill without including year-round E15 legislation, a setback for corn growers and ethanol producers. The E15 debate overshadowed the bill's passage, with a split among Republicans over small refinery exemptions nearly derailing the bill.

Farm Bridge Assistance Update and U.S. Ag Supplies Down Under

The Agribusiness Update
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is delivering billions in aid to row crop producers as farmers grapple with a worsening ag economy, and the United States continues to be the third-largest supplier of agricultural products to Australia.

Aid for Farmers

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer assured lawmakers the administration is both aware of and working to help struggling farmers.

E15 Can Offset High Gas Prices and Help Corn Farmers at The Same Time

Line on Agriculture
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Geoff Cooper highlights the role of ethanol in energy security, especially amid high fuel prices and global tensions. He emphasizes the challenges in year-round E15 sales and calls for Congress to pass legislation to allow it permanently.

E15 is a Win-Win

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says permanent year-round E15 would benefit everyone, not just farmers!