Thursday September 17 Ag News - NeFB PAC Announces More Endorsements - Gov's Summit Update - Senate Ag Comm Advances Farm Bill - NPPC Honors Ernst - and more!

Nebraska Farm Bureau PAC Announces Endorsements in Secretary of State, State Board of Education and University Board of Regent Races

Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB), the state’s largest general agriculture organization, has announced its endorsements of four candidates seeking election to offices responsible for administering Nebraska elections and overseeing the state’s public education systems. 

“These offices provide important services to Nebraska families, businesses, schools, and communities,” said Katie Olson of Atkinson, chair of NEFB-PAC and first vice president of Nebraska Farm Bureau. “The secretary of state oversees responsibilities that affect businesses and agricultural operations across Nebraska, while members of the State Board of Education and University of Nebraska Board of Regents help shape educational opportunities throughout our state.”

Nebraska Secretary of State
        Scott Petersen

Nebraska State Board of Education
        District 5 — Angie Eberspacher
        District 8 — Lou Ann Goding

University of Nebraska Board of Regents
        District 1 — Jeremy Hosein

In addition to administering state elections, the Nebraska secretary of state oversees business registrations and filings, Uniform Commercial Code filings, notary commissions, professional and occupational licensing, state records management, administrative rules and regulations, and international relations. These responsibilities make the office an important point of contact for Nebraska businesses, including farms, ranches, and other agricultural enterprises. 

Members of the State Board of Education help establish policies and priorities for Nebraska’s public schools, while members of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents provide governance and oversight for the University of Nebraska system.

“We believe Scott Petersen, Angie Eberspacher, Lou Ann Goding, and Jeremy Hosein are well prepared to serve Nebraskans in these important positions,” Olson said. “We encourage NEFB members and voters across the state to learn more about these candidates and support them in the November general election.”

NEFB-PAC endorsements are based on candidates’ qualifications, positions on issues important to agriculture and rural Nebraska, and recommendations received from Nebraska Farm Bureau members and County Farm Bureaus.

“We look forward to supporting this slate of candidates throughout their election efforts,” Olson said. “We are confident they have the ability to provide strong leadership and help guide Nebraska toward a prosperous future.”



Breakout Sessions and Speakers, Lunch Panel Announced for 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney

Governor Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit, featuring keynote speakers Ben Sasse and Fred Hoiberg. The event will take place September 28-29 at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney. Breakout session topics and speakers—along with a lunch panel—have been announced for Tuesday, Sept. 29, the main day of the event. Breakout session information is listed on the Governor’s Summit agenda at govsummit.nebraska.gov/agenda.

This year, the Governor’s Summit will feature three breakout tracks:
       (1) Why Nebraska’s Workforce Is Growing
       (2) Feeding & Fueling Nebraska’s Ag and Manufacturing Future
       (3) Investing in the Next Generation of Nebraskans

Over lunch, Dr. Josie Schafer, director of the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will present evidence of encouraging trends in Nebraska’s workforce and population growth. She will also lead a panel discussion featuring young professionals who have decided to stay in Nebraska following graduation from an in-state college. The panel will provide insight on the compelling reasons why young Nebraskans are increasingly choosing to start their careers in the Good Life.

The 2026 Governor’s Summit kicks off on Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, with an update on the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative. The Governor’s Office, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, and Nebraska Department of Economic Development co-launched the initiative in 2024 to encourage cooperation, rather than competition, among neighboring communities. Over the past two years, each region has undertaken projects, supported by state and philanthropic funding, to tackle issues like housing affordability and childcare availability.

On Monday evening, the Nebraska Diplomats will host their annual awards banquet at the Governor’s Summit. Gov. Pillen will provide remarks and present awards to individuals, businesses, and communities who have made significant contributions to the state’s growth.

Former Midland University president and U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a native Nebraskan, will headline Tuesday morning’s session at the Summit. Participants will then attend breakout sessions, both before and after lunch, on various topics related to workforce development, agriculture and manufacturing, and creating opportunities for young Nebraskans. Fred Hoiberg, head coach of the Husker men’s basketball team, will keynote the Summit’s afternoon session on Tuesday.

This year’s Governor’s Summit will coincide with the second annual Youth Summit for high school students and recent graduates. The Youth Summit is designed to connect students with rewarding career opportunities in Nebraska. Attendees will meet one-on-one with colleges and employers, gaining privileged access to internships, scholarships, and career opportunities available within the state.

To view the Governor’s Summit agenda and to register, go to govsummit.nebraska.gov.

More information about the Youth Summit is available at govsummit.nebraska.gov/youth.



Fischer Votes to Advance Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round Sale of E15

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, voted to advance the Farm Bill out of committee. The legislation passed with a vote of 12-11 and includes several of Fischer’s priorities.

“We are one step closer to getting a full Farm Bill done for producers in Nebraska, and across the country,” Fischer said. “I am proud to have led the effort to get E15 included in this strong, bipartisan bill, and secure many of my top priorities for the ag industry and rural America. I thank Chairman Boozman for his leadership and unwavering support for farmers and ranchers who are in dire need of a modern Farm Bill.”

The Farm Bill passed out of committee today includes several of Fischer’s priorities:

Year-Round Sale of E15
    Led by Fischer for a decade, this provision allows for the nationwide year-round sale of E15 gasoline.
    The provision removes the summertime restriction that has been extended through emergency waivers by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the last several years.
    The provision does not require consumers to purchase the gasoline, nor does it require gas stations to install E15 pumps.

PRECISE Act
    The Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act provides a suite of financial tools to help farmers and ranchers of all sizes increase their adoption of precision ag technologies through existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. Read more.

PAL Act
    The Precision Agriculture Loan (PAL) Act creates a program within USDA to provide loan financing to farmers and ranchers interested in purchasing precision agriculture equipment. Read more.

LAST ACRE Act
    The Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act creates a new Last Acre Program at the USDA Office of Rural Development to expand network connectivity across farmland and ranchland. Read more.

Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act
    This legislation prevents future food shortages by requiring USDA to incorporate Tribal input in contracting decisions. It also strengthens USDA’s emergency response during disruptions and allows for tribal consultation on nutrition programs in the state. Read more.

FENCE Act
    Championed by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Fischer co-led the Fencing Eligibility for New Conservation Equipment (FENCE) Act to authorize USDA to include virtual fencing as an option for farmers and ranchers under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). Including virtual fencing in the program provides American farmers and ranchers with greater flexibility to rebuild and recover. Read more.

Amendment to allow USDA to prevent conservation program dollars from going to foreign adversary companies of concern
    Gives the department discretion over conservation program funds supporting companies associated with foreign adversaries of the United States.



Ricketts Statement on Farm Bill Passing Senate Ag Committee

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after Senate Ag Committee Republicans passed the Farm Bill out of committee:

“Today, Senate Ag Committee Republicans passed the Farm Bill out of committee. It’s disappointing that Democrats voted against it.

The Farm Bill is important to supporting our farmers and ranchers. It includes my provisions that will secure nationwide E15, support Nebraska’s recovery efforts, and prevent Communist China from buying American farmland.

It’s a huge win for our ag communities.  We need to pass it on the Senate floor.”



Naig Issues Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of a Modernized Farm Bill

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Wednesday issued the following statement after the United States Senate Agriculture Committee passed a modernized Farm Bill:

“The Senate Agriculture Committee has taken a significant and encouraging step toward delivering the modernized Farm Bill that America's farmers need. Every title in this legislation matters to Iowa because it provides greater certainty at a time when farm families are facing a challenging agricultural economy. I am pleased that this package includes permanent, nationwide year-round E15. Thank you to Senators Grassley and Ernst for their strong leadership and support for Iowa agriculture, along with Chairman Boozman for his work to advance this legislation through the committee. Now it's time for the full Senate to act, and then for the House and Senate to come together on a unified Farm Bill that can be sent to the President's desk. Iowa farmers and rural communities have waited long enough.”



Iowa Corn Growers Applaud Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Passage

Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Farm Bill out of the committee. In response to this action, Iowa Corn Growers Association President Steve Kuiper released the following statement: 

“Today’s vote by the Senate Agriculture Committee delivers a major victory for farm families who rely on effective risk management and sound agricultural policy. This vote moves us one step closer to getting a finalized bill to the President’s desk and signed into law. Farmers need a win, and we thank the members of the Senate Ag Committee for prioritizing agriculture. We urge the full Senate to take up and pass this vital legislation without delay.” 

This Farm Bill moves E15 closer to the President's desk and doubles funding for Trade Promotion Programs known as MAP and FMD administered through USDA. It also contains provisions initiated by Iowa Corn that would require a study of the fertilizer industry and report back to Congress, examining consolidation by big fertilizer. If signed into law, these provisions would help Iowa farmers by providing transparency on pricing.    



IRFA Welcomes Senate Progress on Permanent, Year-Round E15 Access.

Iowa has been showing the country what E15 can do, and Wednesday, Congress took another step toward making year-round E15 access permanent nationwide. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 Farm Bill, which includes removing unjustified regulatory barriers to the year-round sale of E15. The legislation now moves toward consideration by the full Senate.

“We were pleased to see continued progress on E15 in the Senate. The fight is far from over, but our champions, Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, won’t give up the fight to secure permanent, year-round E15 access for Iowa drivers and consumers across the country,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw.

Permanent, year-round E15 access would replace the current reliance on temporary measures that have allowed E15 to remain available during recent summer driving seasons. The Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill language would establish year-round E15 access in federal law.

“E15 is an Iowa success story, but it doesn’t have to stop at the state line,” Shaw added. “We’ve proven the demand is there. Now it’s time to give drivers across the country the same opportunity Iowa drivers already have.”

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association will continue working to take Iowa’s E15 success nationwide, expanding fuel choice for drivers while strengthening markets for Iowa-grown corn and American-made ethanol.



NCGA Supports Farm Bill Vote, Urges Further Action as Corn Farmers Harvest Most Expensive Crop 

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry reconvened today and narrowly passed the Agricultural Act out of committee. The legislation, also commonly referred to as “farm bill 2.0,” contains many corn grower policy priorities. This includes language that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15.
 
In response to this development, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Jed Bower released the following statement: 
 
“We are pleased that the farm bill passed in committee and is one step further in the legislative process. Corn growers are in Washington this week, reminding legislators that the true finish line is for the farm bill and year-round E15 to become law this year.
 
“The Senate farm bill would expand year-round consumer access to E15, which is important to farmers and the rural economy. It has the potential to significantly lower gas prices across the country while shoring up the nation’s energy security.
 
“There is still work to be done. The 2026 corn crop is the most expensive crop we’ve ever planted, raised, and are now harvesting. The pressures on the ag economy only continue to mount. We encourage the full Senate to take bipartisan action to provide certainty in a worrisome time by voting to pass this legislation.
 
“Corn growers thank the leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee for continuing to move this important piece of legislation forward and for their service to agriculture.  
 
“As recent action in the House of Representatives on the farm bill and E15 demonstrates, expanding access to higher blends of ethanol is a bipartisan endeavor, and one that can benefit all of our nation’s citizens. We are deeply appreciative of Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and all our allies on the committee for pushing to expand access to E15.”



ASA Welcomes Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill

The American Soybean Association welcomes Wednesday’s advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026 by the Senate Agriculture Committee, an important step toward delivering a comprehensive five-year farm bill for America’s farmers.

"Advancing the farm bill out of committee moves Congress closer to providing the certainty and support farmers need," said Scott Metzger, president of ASA and Ohio soybean farmer. "ASA appreciates the work of committee members to move this critical legislation forward."  

As the bill heads to the Senate floor or a preconference with the House, ASA urges lawmakers to continue bipartisan negotiations and work together to build the broad support necessary for passage. That bipartisan commitment must continue across Congress to deliver a final farm bill that can be signed into law. 



Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps
 
The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see movement of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s farm bill and Congress one step closer to the clarity and certainty a 5-year farm bill reauthorization would bring. 
 
With various hurdles cleared, it is now time for leaders in D.C. to hear the persistent, urgent plea of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers to finally stop the threat of a state-by-state patchwork of farm animal housing laws spurred by California Proposition 12.
 
“America’s pork producers deserve a robust farm bill, which should come with protection from being forced to rebuild our barns every time another state decides it knows what is best for animal welfare,” said Rob Brenneman, NPPC president and pork producer from Washington County, Iowa.
 
Not only does Prop. 12 make sustaining their businesses onerous for pork producers, but also it hinders the critical input and expertise of swine veterinarians. 
 
Practicing Doctors of Veterinary Medicine from Illinois explained, “As veterinarians, we know that good welfare cannot be reduced to a single measurement such as square footage.”
 
“Science gives us the flexibility to learn and improve. Laws, however, change slowly and often lock today's understanding into tomorrow's production systems. If every state establishes its own production requirements, adapting new scientific knowledge becomes increasingly difficult. Veterinary medicine advances by questioning assumptions, evaluating new evidence, and continuously improving,” DVMs Bill Hollis and Aaron Lower shared.
 
As farm bill negotiations continue in conference, NPPC encourages the Agriculture Committee Chairmen and Ranking Members to produce a bipartisan farm bill that focuses on keeping pig farming in the U.S. affordable, checks the overreach of interstate commerce California has enjoyed, and bottom line, offers the best care for animals. That bill must include a solution to the state patchwork problem of Prop. 12.



Farmers Applaud Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Passage

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry vote to advance the farm bill to the full Senate.

“We applaud members of the Senate Agriculture Committee who recognize the critical support the farm bill provides for America’s farmers and ranchers. We appreciate Chairman Boozman’s leadership in moving this legislation forward and we urge lawmakers in the House and Senate to advance a farm bill to President Trump’s desk.

“It’s been almost a decade since Congress last passed a farm bill. In the past 10 years, more than 200,000 family farms have gone out of business, as farmers grappled with a pandemic, global unrest, rising expenses and falling prices paid for the food they grow. A new, modernized farm bill will help give farmers the tools they need to survive continued and unforeseen challenges ahead.

“More than 100 farmers and ranchers descended on Washington this week to send the message that we’re counting on Congress to work together to advance a bipartisan farm bill. A strong farm bill ensures an abundant and safe food supply. It benefits every family in America, regardless of their political affiliation.”



Farmers Union Urges Long-Term Farm Policy Reform

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement after the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Agriculture Act of 2026 out of committee.

"There are real wins for family farmers and ranchers in this farm bill, and we appreciate the Senate Agriculture Committee for moving it forward with these needed updates. Country-of-origin labeling is a major win for farmers and consumers alike, and nationwide, year-round E15 will open new markets for family farmers.

"But we need to hold two truths at once: this farm bill delivers some real improvements, and it will not stop the crisis farmers and ranchers are living through right now. Family farmers are caught between rising input costs, concentrated corporate power, and a farm safety net that no longer reflects the realities of farming today. American families are struggling with high prices and lack of robust nutrition programs. Incremental fixes won't reverse that. We need bigger, bolder reform of farm policy. Without it, farms will keep going out of business, and rural communities and American families will pay the price.

"As this farm bill moves forward, NFU will keep working with Congress to think beyond this bill and build farm and food policy that works for all American families.”



Senator Ernst Honored with “Bringing Home the Bacon” Award for Standing Up for Pig Farmers
 
In recognition of her consistent legislative efforts to defend the livelihoods of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers, the National Pork Producers Council presented U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) the inaugural “Bringing Home the Bacon” award. 
 
“Pork producers—both in and outside Iowa—benefit from Senator Ernst’s pure grit and willingness to never back down from the good fight,” said NPPC President Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from Washington County, Iowa. “Senator Ernst always takes the time to hear our concerns, and, most importantly, find solutions to help our industry thrive. We sincerely thank her for her years of service in the United States Senate.”
 
Senator Ernst has championed many pieces of legislation that have supported pork producers, even in challenging environments, including:
    Leading the “Food Security and Farm Protection Act” to prevent states from dictating farming practices past their borders and to avert a disastrous patchwork of contradictory state-by-state regulations that would hit small and medium-sized pork producers the hardest.
    Supporting the New Swine Inspection System, a program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to increase efficiency at pork processing plants while maintaining process controls and food and worker safety.
    Championing the bipartisan “Expanding Local Meat Processing Act” to grow local, small, and medium-sized meat-processing capacity.
    Bolstering foreign animal disease preparedness by ushering the bipartisan “Beagle Brigade Act” into law, which utilizes agriculture canine teams at U.S. ports of entry to intercept prohibited agricultural products that could carry foreign pests or diseases; and the “Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act” to increase resources to prevent, identify, and act on animal disease outbreaks, which was successfully included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. 
    Steering efforts to expand U.S. pork exports through the bipartisan “Expanding Agricultural Exports Act” to strengthen USDA's Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. 



USDA Announces 2026 and 2027 Enrollment for Key Price and Revenue Safety Net Programs, Completes First Base Acre Increase in Two Decades

Agricultural producers can soon begin enrolling in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated to include more than 30 million new base acres. This expansion, the first in 20 years, was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and is part of USDA’s efforts to put Farmers First.

Now that the base allocation process is complete, producers can make elections and enroll for the 2026 crop year from Sept. 16 through Dec. 11, 2026, and for the 2027 crop year from Nov. 2, 2026, through March 15, 2027. Because eligible acres exceeded the nationwide 30-million-acre cap, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is applying an across-the-board, prorated reduction of 3.69% to all newly allocated base acres.

“President Trump and Secretary Rollins are putting Farmers First by providing increased access to the farm safety net,” said Under Secretary Richard Fordyce. “In addition to expanded base acres, farmers now also have the opportunity to change their program election to best support the economic viability of their operations.”

Enrollment Period
Producers can now change their election and enroll in ARC-County (ARC-CO) or PLC, which both provide crop-by-crop protection, or ARC-Individual (ARC-IC), which protects the entire farm. Although election changes for 2026 are optional, producers must enroll through a signed contract each year. Existing multi-year contracts ended in 2025, but producers have the option to sign a new multi-year contract for 2026 through 2031. Producers who opt out of a multi-year contract can enroll for the 2027 crop year starting Nov. 2, 2026, through March 15, 2027.

If producers do not submit their 2026 election by Dec. 11, 2026, their election remains the same as their 2025 election for crops on the farm, and the farm is ineligible for payments for the 2026 program year. Landowners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

Some land grant universities offer web-based decision tools to help producers make informed election decisions using crop data specific to their respective farming operations.

Producers can make program elections and enroll either online at fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc using a Login.gov account or by making an appointment at their local FSA office.



Fertilizer Prices Continue Lower for 6 of 8 Major Nutrients

Retail fertilizer prices shifted mostly lower in the first full week of September 2026. For the third week in a row, six fertilizers were lower compared to last month, while the remaining two were slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Unlike the previous week, none of the eight fertilizers had a significant move in either direction.

Six fertilizers were slightly lower compared to a month ago. Potash had an average price of $494/ton, urea $658/ton, 10-34-0 $717/ton, anhydrous $938/ton, UAN28 $430/ton and UAN32 $457/ton.

The remaining two nutrients were just slightly more expensive looking back a month. DAP had an average price of $923/ton and MAP $962/ton.

On a price per pound of nitrogen basis, the average urea price was $0.72/lb.N, anhydrous $0.57/lb.N, UAN28 $0.77/lb.N and UAN32 $0.71/lb.N.

Seven of the eight fertilizers are now higher in price compared to one year ago. Potash is 1% higher, both urea and UAN28 are 4% more expensive, MAP is 5% higher, DAP is 7% more expensive, 10-34-0 is 8% more expensive and anhydrous is 22% higher looking back to last year. UAN32 is the lone exception, running 5% lower than a year earlier.



Weekly Ethanol Production for 9/11/2026

According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending September 11, ethanol production held steady at 1.10 million b/d, equivalent to 46.16 million gallons daily. Output was 4.2% higher than the same week last year and 11.9% above the five-year average for the week. The four-week average ethanol production rate edged up 0.3% to 1.11 million b/d, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.99 billion gallons (bg).

Ethanol stocks ticked 0.1% higher to 25.2 million barrels, a 19-week high. Stocks were 11.6% more than the same week last year and 13.9% above the five-year average. Inventories built across the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) and West Coast (PADD 5) but thinned across the other regions.

The volume of gasoline supplied to the U.S. market, a measure of implied demand, improved 2.9% to 8.80 million b/d (135.24 bg annualized). Demand was 0.1% less than a year ago but 1.8% above the five-year average.

Refiner/blender net inputs of ethanol nudged 0.3% to 911,000 b/d, equivalent to 14.00 bg annualized. Net inputs were 1.2% less than year-ago levels but 1.2% above the five-year average.

Ethanol exports increased 9.5% to 161,000 b/d (6.8 million gallons/day). It has been more than three years since EIA indicated ethanol was imported.



NGFA welcomes House passage of WRDA, urges Senate action

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation that supports critical investments in the nation’s inland waterways infrastructure.

NGFA commended House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), and members of the House for their bipartisan work to advance the legislation.

“House passage of WRDA is an important step toward ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the waterways infrastructure that U.S. agriculture depends on every day,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert. “We welcome the strong bipartisan support for this legislation and urge the Senate to act swiftly so Congress can send a final WRDA bill to the president’s desk this year.”

NGFA particularly welcomes provisions supporting continued investment in the nation’s locks and dams and preserving reliable navigation on the Columbia-Snake River System, a vital transportation corridor for U.S. agriculture and agricultural exports.

America’s grain and feed industry depends on an efficient, interconnected transportation system to remain competitive in domestic and global markets. Continued investment in locks, dams and other navigation infrastructure helps improve supply chain reliability and support farmers, agribusinesses and rural communities.

WRDA legislation advanced unanimously out of both the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, underscoring its strong bipartisan support.

“NGFA looks forward to working with Senate leaders to advance WRDA and complete this important bipartisan legislation,” Seyfert said.