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Source: Brownfield
Biofuel industry cheers 45Z tax credit proposal, awaits final details
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued its proposed guidance on the 45Z tax credit and biofuel supporters say it’s a good step forward.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Ag leaders issue a dire warning: Agriculture could face widespread collapse
A bipartisan group of former leaders of America's major agricultural commodity associations and biofuels organizations, farmer leaders, and former senior USDA officials sent congressional ag leaders a letter on Tuesday warning about the deteriorating state of the farm economy, stating there is a risk of "widespread collapse of American agriculture."

Source: NGFA
NGFA applauds extension of U.S. Grain Standards Act, urges full reauthorization
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Tuesday applauded Congress for passing the fiscal year funding package that includes an extension of the authorization for the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) through Sept. 30, 2026, providing critical continuity for the federal grain inspection and weighing system.

Source: Purdue/CME Group
Farmer sentiment drops sharply at the start of 2026 as economic concerns increase
Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index dropped from 136 in December 2025 to 113 in January 2026 (see Figure 1).

Source: Brownfield
New EPA guidance blocks manufacturers from limiting farm equipment repairs
The U.S. EPA announced new guidance Monday that aims to protect farmers’ right to repair their own equipment.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Five things to consider before adding SCO or ECO coverage for 2026
It's early in the game for thinking about crop insurance policy options for 2026 spring crops, but March 16 will be coming fast once price protection levels are set throughout February.

Source: NCBA
NCBA releases 2026 policy priorities at CattleCon
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today announced its 2026 policy priorities following approval by the organization’s Executive Committee at CattleCon 2026. NCBA’s focus centers on policies that directly impact producer profitability, including reducing regulatory costs, defending free markets, expanding trade opportunities, and maintaining strong beef demand.

Source: NMPF
El Salvador and Guatemala agreements strengthen protections for U.S. dairy exports
The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed the United States’ signing of reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala this week, underscoring the importance of reinforcing long-standing market access gains for U.S. dairy exporters and preventing the emergence of new trade barriers.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
USDA Will Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Defend Against New World Screwworm
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shifted sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly release to include into Texas to help efforts to stop the northern spread of the pest.
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