EPA’s proposed biofuel reallocation leads today’s Ag News Update. Other stories include stronger 2025 farm income, USDA technology modernization, post-harvest grain marketing opportunities, soybean demand and growing concerns about agricultural loan quality.
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Ag News Update – Wednesday 10/14/2026
EPA is proposing to fully restore renewable fuel obligations lost through additional 2025 small refinery exemptions, but the timing remains unresolved. Clean Fuels Alliance America says EPA could split the supplemental volume between 2026 and 2027 or place all of it into 2027. Farm Bureau says inflation-adjusted U.S. net farm income reached $167 billion in 2025, up nearly $32 billion, though production expenses remained high. USDA is replacing older acreage-reporting and loan systems as part of a broader technology modernization effort. Commodity analyst Al Kluis expects post-harvest basis improvement for stored grain and sees later-season opportunities in corn and soybeans. Frontier Futures broker Adam Knosalla says stronger export and crush demand are helping soybeans absorb USDA’s record yield forecast. The Minneapolis Fed also reports 41% of surveyed bankers see possible deterioration in agricultural loan quality as operating renewals move toward 2027.
Today’s Ag News Highlights
• EPA proposes restoring renewable fuel obligations lost through additional refinery exemptions.
• U.S. net farm income reached $167 billion in 2025 as livestock receipts and federal support increased.
• USDA is modernizing acreage-reporting and farm-loan technology.
• Al Kluis sees potential post-harvest basis improvement for stored grain.
• Bankers report growing concern about agricultural loan quality heading into 2027.