U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action We connect leaders in agriculture who are taking bold action to co-create sustainable food systems. U.S.

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.

06/17/2026

Thanks to Senator Chuck Grassley and everyone who joined us for yesterday's conversation. We're grateful to our speakers, partners, and attendees for helping spotlight the opportunities ahead for agriculture. Learn more about our newly released report at fuelingagriculture.com!

06/17/2026

What role can biofuels play in restoring farmer incomes and revitalizing rural communities?

Today, Chip Bowling, third-generation farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of USFRA and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, are on the podcast unpacking our new landmark report with S&P Global Energy – and the answer might surprise you.

The report shows how expanding biofuel markets could:
- Support and strengthen farm income
- Open new market opportunities for farmers
- Strengthen food and energy security on a global scale

Listen now. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-landmark-research-from-s-p-global-energy-and/id1439648040?i=1000773103103

06/16/2026

Today's Capitol Hill launch of our new report with S&P Global Energy focused on the important role biofuels can play in strengthening farm incomes, supporting rural communities, and enhancing food and energy security.

Unable to join the event, Rep. Dusty Johnson recorded a message on why this conversation matters for agriculture and rural America.

06/16/2026

We kicked off the release of our new report with S&P Global Energy on Capitol Hill today, exploring how biofuels can create new market opportunities for farmers while supporting long-term growth across rural America.

Though she couldn't be with us in Washington, Angie Craig shared her perspective on the role biofuels can play in the future of agriculture.

06/16/2026

Today, we were proud to launch our new report with S&P Global Energy on Capitol Hill, highlighting how biofuels can help reignite growth in farm communities, drive innovation, and strengthen agriculture’s ability to feed and fuel the world using fewer resources.

While not everyone could join us in person, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak shared her thoughts on the opportunities biofuels create for farmers, consumers, and America's energy future.

American farmers are among the most productive in the world, but their incomes are under pressure.A new report from S&P ...
06/16/2026

American farmers are among the most productive in the world, but their incomes are under pressure.

A new report from S&P Global Energy takes a closer look at how biofuels can create new markets and help shift that trajectory—supporting stronger farm income, more resilient rural economies, and long-term energy and food security.

This is about more than fuel—it’s about the future of American agriculture.

Read the full report → https://fuelingagriculture.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_facebook_social_20260616_E_no_1_

A comprehensive new study from S&P Global Energy finds expanded biofuel demand could transform American agriculture, rei...
06/16/2026

A comprehensive new study from S&P Global Energy finds expanded biofuel demand could transform American agriculture, reignite rural economies and provide global food and energy security.

Commissioned by USFRA, the research will be unveiled today on Capitol Hill. The event will feature comments from Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy Advisor Kelsey Barnes, S&P Global Energy analysts and USFRA leadership about the study’s key findings.

Please join us for the live webcast on the USFRA YouTube channel at 2 p.m. ET https://www.youtube.com/live/gBPksTo8uKI

Congratulations to USFRA Board Advisor Corey Geiger for being the 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient for Hols...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to USFRA Board Advisor Corey Geiger for being the 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient for Holstein Association USA. We appreciate your leadership for USFRA and for the agricultural industry as a whole.

Announcing the 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient - Corey Geiger.

From journalism to economics, Corey has dedicated his career to advancing the dairy community. A University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, he spent 28 years with Hoard’s Dairyman, including many as managing editor, and now serves as the lead dairy economist for CoBank.

Corey has also served many dairy community organizations, including the Holstein Association USA board of directors. He resides in Omro, Wisconsin, with his wife Krista Knigge.

Join us in congratulating Corey on this well deserved honor!

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