New guidance around the 45Z tax credit is sparking uncertainty across the ag community. While the U.S. Treasury has released more information, many say that there’s still a need for better clarity.
Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on how the package falls short, what this means for producers, and the next steps.
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Tight Credit, Strong Yields Define Early December Agriculture
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.
Read the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s official press release published on Monday, December 8, 2025.
$11 billion will go to row-crop farmers immediately, with $1 billion set aside for specialty crops.