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Soybean, corn farmers welcome higher renewable fuel standard, emergency E15 waiver

Capital Press

Corn and soybean farmers may see demand boost from White House moves to raise renewable fuel standards and emergency E15 waivers, though farm sector weakness persists despite strong livestock prices and aid programs. Check if higher fuel demand shifts your marketing plans.

Auctions

Four major livestock auctions stack up on March 30, 2026: Wytheville VA, El Reno OK, Russell IA, and Springfield MO. Timing your cattle sales across these markets may help you catch regional price differences—check which fits your hauling distance and inventory before the spring rush hits.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 03/27/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

Up to $50 million available for disaster repairs to community facilities through Rural Housing Service—non-profits and tribes eligible, covers up to 75 percent of costs. Individual farmers won't qualify directly, but rural communities and co-ops you depend on may get infrastructure fixed faster. Check if your local water or utility district is applying.

Recent USDA Awards

Lincoln County grabbed $191M for watershed protection work—largest payout moving now. Wildfire defense grants ($8.7M) and boll weevil eradication ($8M) are also active. Check if your county or cooperative qualifies for these programs before funding shifts.

Subsidy Payments

USDA paid out $16.2 billion in farm subsidies last year, with top dollars flowing to corn and soybean counties in Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska. Your county's share depends on what you grow and your operation size. Worth checking your USDA records to see what you actually received and whether you left money on the table.

Drought Status

$3.7 billion in Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments rolled out to 13 western states hit hardest by drought. Most affected counties may see faster LFP approvals if current conditions persist through August. Check your county's drought classification now—it determines whether you qualify and how much you get.

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