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Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) represents farmer- and rancher-led organizations as well as other leaders throughout the food and agriculture sector with a shared vision of co-creating sustainable food systems and a belief that bold action is needed. We connect farmers and ranchers with the best minds in food, agriculture, science and technology to support our sector in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and in the process, contributing to increased social and economic stability.
Home to 10,000 lakes, Minnesota farmers care a lot about water quality.
In today’s Farm+Food+Facts bonus episode, Nick Peterson, a farmer from central Minnesota, and Luke Haggerty, research & district field manager for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, briefly discuss key issues they’re monitoring, including nutrient management and water quality.
Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VDMctk4OqqiMkdG5VXF2u?si=13ba6ff802a84f34
09/22/2026
USFRA co-hosted a roundtable today at Climate Week NYC where panelists, including farmer and USFRA chair Michael Crinion, discussed farmer-focused solutions such as the maritime market for biofuels. Attendees included farmers, value chain companies, investors, intergovernmental organizations and other stakeholders. Michael emphasized that farmers need new markets to help ensure a better future for agriculture.
Bayer Clim-Eat United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development
09/21/2026
This op-ed in the Omaha World-Herald makes clear that agriculture is at a crossroads.
USFRA board member and Nebraska Corn Board farmer Adam Grabenstein and Dan Keitzer, farmer and vice president of the Iowa Corn, share their powerful perspective.
Op-ed: Farmers could lose $100 an acre. Something has to change In a World-Herald op-ed, Nebraska and Iowa corn farmers offer a blueprint for agribusiness growth in the coming decades.
Agriculture is at a critical turning point. A major new study says biofuels could be the key to unlocking its future.
On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, host Joanna Guza talks with Juan Sacoto and Emerson Wohlenberg of S&P Global Energy about a landmark study, Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst. Commissioned by USFRA, the research offers a detailed, evidence-based look at how biofuels can strengthen farmer incomes, stabilize rural economies, and reshape agriculture's path forward. Learn more at fuelingagriculture.com
Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-data-is-in-how-biofuels-can-unlock-agricultures/id1439648040?i=1000790009689
09/15/2026
Next week, the USFRA team will be in New York, hosting events, speaking on panels and joining conversations about how farmers are helping to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Swipe through the graphic to see where you can find us. Contact [email protected] for more information.
09/11/2026
Our new biofuels report with S&P Global Energy will be featured during Climate Week NYC at an event on September 21. Building the Low-Carbon Bioeconomy – Food, Fuel & Transportation is hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and Bracewell LLP.
Program details and registration: https://bciu.zohobackstage.com/NYCW-AgricultureBuildingtheLow-CarbonBioeconomy-FoodFuelTransportation
UNGA - Agriculture: Building the Low-Carbon Bioeconomy - Food, Fuel & Transportation Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Defense Policy, India, Japan
According to Senator Chuck Grassley, this report confirms that biofuels strengthen rural economies, boost national security, protect the environment, and benefit American pocketbooks. Expanding renewable energy is a win for both farmers and consumers. S&P Global Energy
Learn more at https://fuelingagriculture.com/
🌾 What's really driving fertilizer prices — and what could shift them next?
In this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, host Joanna Guza sits down with Alice McKinnon and Veronica Nigh of The Fertilizer Institute to unpack:
✅ Current trends shaping the fertilizer market
✅ How market intelligence informs pricing decisions
✅ What it all means for farm profitability
Whether you're a grower, industry professional, or just want to stay ahead of the trends impacting agriculture, this conversation offers valuable insight into the forces shaping the fertilizer landscape.
🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gdsTnfE2
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09/08/2026
Speaking at the Farm Progress Show last week, USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum and Iowa Corn Board Member Dan Keitzer shared critical insights on how biofuels serve as an economic driver for the future of American agriculture.
Hear their remarks about how technological innovation and expanding biofuel demand work together to safeguard farm income, stabilize crop acreage, and strengthen rural communities.
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09/04/2026
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