The Big, Beautiful Bill extends several Farm Bill programs through 2031. That includes farm safety net programs such as the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage.
The biofuel industry also benefited from extensions of tax credits such as 45Z.
According to the CEO of Growth Energy, Emily Skor, “It is technology neutral, and the incentive is to growers. The incentive is to ethanol producers. We know what we can do. We know the technologies at the ethanol plant. We know the technologies on the farm with our grower partners. We just need that incentive.”
The extension of 45Z benefits both ethanol producers and drivers as they hit the road this summer.
A record number of travelers have already gotten behind the wheel.
More affordable prices at the pump are helping fuel that growth. Gas Buddy says that average gas prices declined for the second week in a row, falling more than five cents compared to last week.
The $3.09 average marked the lowest Independence Day prices in five years.
More drivers are boosting demand for ethanol. With E15 now available at more than 4,000 pumps nationwide, the Renewable Fuels Association says that they have not seen this kind of growth in years.
That is good news for corn growers, who planted the largest crop since 2013.
Many farmers hope ethanol demand will soak up a big portion of this bumper harvest.
Ethanol output softened, but underlying supply-and-demand trends indicate stable longer-term use despite short-term volatility in blending and exports.
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Stronger sorghum genetics could enhance the resilience of bioenergy crops and broaden production options for growers in harsher climates.
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Experts say flooding the zone with more money could have unintented consequences without opening new markets for planted crops and inputs under significant pressure.
December 11, 2025 12:25 PM
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A permanent national E15 standard would boost corn demand, lower fuel costs, and provide a stable path for U.S. energy security.
December 11, 2025 07:00 AM
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American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland shares the soybean sector outlook following the announcement of farm aid to offset losses for U.S. row crop growers.
December 10, 2025 11:33 AM
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The new rule removes prevented-plant buy-up coverage, prompting strong objections from farm groups concerned about added risk exposure.
December 09, 2025 05:00 AM
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Lawmakers and experts react to the Administration’s long-awaited announcement of “bridge” aid to stabilize farms and offset 2025 losses until expanded safety-net programs begin in 2026.
December 08, 2025 05:40 PM
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Rep. Michelle Fischbach shares her appreciation for rural communities and outlines how the Working Families Tax Cut is aimed to support farm families on RFD-TV’s Champions of Rural America.
December 04, 2025 01:31 PM
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While the 2018 Farm Bill received an extension under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act, the National Pork Producers Council wants lawmakers to do more to support the sector.
December 04, 2025 11:27 AM
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