June 24, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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Growth Energy on June 24 filed a motion to intervene in support of the U.S. EPA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA et al. (Case No. 26-1132).
The National Corn Growers Association, along with 15 state corn organizations, sent a letter to the USDA encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm income.
The Senate Ag Committee on June 23 released a Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. The legislation includes a major revamp of the Section 9003 loan guarantee program, including language allowing grants of up to $10 million for certain eligible projects.
The USDA on June 18 released data showing the cost of corn production is expected to increase by nearly 6% this year, reaching $935.79 per acre. Per-acre costs are currently projected to grow an additional 2% in 2027.
Carbon Direct on June 16 released the Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels — a globally applicable, consolidated criteria for high-quality low carbon fuels (LCF) procurement on the voluntary market.