August 2026 Newsletter
August 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin This may seem obvious, but I’m going to say it anyway. Now more than ever, farmers and ranchers need and deserve a seat at every table where agriculture’s future is decided. Agriculture is at an inflection point. Costs for fuel, fertilizer, and other farm inputs are too high, crop […]
July 2026 Newsletter
July 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we launched the new breakthrough report, Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst, we were confident the findings would add an important new perspective to the conversation around agriculture’s future. What has been especially encouraging is the broad and enthusiastic response we’ve received from across the agricultural and biofuels communities. Simply […]
June 2026 Newsletter
June 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is increasingly clear: agriculture needs new pathways for growth and profitability. In this issue, you’ll learn more about USFRA’s groundbreaking new research from S&P Global Energy that demonstrates how biofuels can unlock new market opportunities capable of […]
May 2026 Newsletter
May 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin Soon you will learn more about a landmark research study on biofuels from USFRA and S&P Global Energy that finds biofuels can create new markets that could transform American agriculture, reignite rural economies and provide global food and energy security. The research, which will be released later this spring, comes at […]
April 2026 Newsletter
April 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin Virtual fencing. Grain bin monitoring systems. Biodigesters. Nutrient management. Regenerative agriculture. Beef on dairy. Optimizing cattle grazing strategies during a 30-year drought. Developing alternate revenue streams. These were some of the innovations discussed by the USFRA-led farmer and rancher panel as part of this year’s Animal AgTech Innovation Summit. I had […]
March 2026 Newsletter
March 2026 Newsletter USFRA Board Adds Two New Members, Expands Executive Committee USFRA elected two new farmer leaders to its board of directors and announced changes to its executive committee. The newly elected directors are Adam Grabenstein, a fifth-generation farmer and member of the Nebraska Corn Board, and Larry Don Womack, a third-generation farmer in Texas and […]
February 2026 Newsletter
February 2026 Newsletter Voices of Leadership: Patrick Giberson, United Soybean Board USFRA’s board of directors is a group of leaders who not only guide the organization but also embody the spirit and innovation of American agriculture. They bring expertise, passion, and a collaborative spirit that drives USFRA forward. In this video, Patrick Giberson, director on […]
January 2026 Newsletter
January 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin The past year tested agriculture in many ways, but it also underscored the power of our community. Farmers, ranchers and the ag value chain understand that we are all better when we work together. This is one of the reasons behind USFRA’s strong momentum in 2025. Guided by the […]
December 2025 Newsletter
December 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin This month’s update reflects the momentum we’re building together, along with the power and potential of U.S. agriculture. Our Voices of Leadership video highlights leaders at CoBank, a USFRA board member company, and how they support farmers, ranchers and rural communities. You’ll also learn more about USFRA welcoming four […]
November 2025 Newsletter
November 2025 Newsletter Message from Kevin Our team has just returned from COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where USFRA brought a strong delegation of farmers and leaders from across the ag value chain. With the U.S. government not sending official representation this year, it was more important than ever that American agriculture had a visible and […]