“American Soybean Association is grateful to the Trump administration and USDA for recognizing the economic losses farmers are experiencing, but due to significant trade losses this year, the payment rate for soybeans will likely not be enough for soybean farmers to keep their operations financially solvent as we move into the next planting season,” said ASA President and Ohio farmer Scott Metzger. “While the assistance provides some relief, farmers need strong, reliable markets to guarantee the long-term success of the U.S. soybean industry. We urge the Trump administration to focus on immediate, achievable actions which will support domestic soybean markets, including finalizing policies that create a preference for soy-based biofuel feedstocks through the 2026-2027 Renewable Volume Obligations, robust biomass-based diesel volumes, and 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit tax guidance. Reliable markets depend on policies that grow demand, strengthen rural economies, and provide certainty for the next generation.”
ASA urges the administration to deliver long-term demand solutions by finalizing strong biofuels policy. Finalizing EPA’s biofuel blending requirements as proposed, including the RIN credit discount for imported biofuel feedstocks that undercut domestic soybean demand, would prioritize American-grown feedstocks, support domestic energy production, and strengthen demand for U.S. soybean oil. Further, the swift finalization of 45Z tax guidance to ensure the positive changes created through One Big Beautiful Bill Act can be realized, is imperative to support biofuel industry investments. Putting these policies in place now will help ensure today’s assistance is paired with lasting market opportunity for soybean farmers and rural communities.
“National Sorghum Producers appreciates the administration’s support of sorghum farmers during a year marked by significant trade disruption and economic uncertainty,”said NSP Chair Amy France, a farmer from Scott City, Kan. “These payments provide near-term certainty while longer-term improvements to the farm safety net and risk management tools take effect. That stability matters as growers plan for the upcoming planting season and work through the impacts of a year of lost international trade.”
“At the same time, we’re encouraged to see international demand beginning to re-emerge,” said Tim Lust, CEO of National Sorghum Producers. “U.S. sorghum exports have exceeded one million metric tons in just the past few weeks, which is a positive signal for growers as global markets begin to reopen.”
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