The ARC and PLC farm program payment rates for 2025 have finally been released. Farmers have been waiting since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill for this critical $16 billion lifeline. But while relief is on the way, it may be less than expected for some.

The ARC and PLC farm program payment rates for 2025 have finally been released. Farmers have been waiting since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill for this critical $16 billion lifeline. But while relief is on the way, it may be less than expected for some.

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AgDay 10/16/26

Diesel prices remain persistently high, with the national average on Monday at $6.32, according to AAA, down just over 20 cents from the record high of $6.53 set on Sept. 22. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to lower prices for farmers, they’ve seen little relief.

Diesel prices remain persistently high, with the national average on Monday at $6.32, according to AAA, down just over 20 cents from the record high of $6.53 set on Sept. 22. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to lower prices for farmers, they&rsquo;ve seen little relief.

AgDay 10/20/26

We are two weeks away from the mid-term elections and agriculture has plenty at stake. From the cost of fuel and fertilizer to the future of the farm bill, tariffs and trade, the agenda for the next couple of years Is packed with important items. Clinton Griffiths is following who represents your voice in DC as we begin our Ag Vote 2026 coverage.

We are two weeks away from the mid-term elections and agriculture has plenty at stake. From the cost of fuel and fertilizer to the future of the farm bill, tariffs and trade, the agenda for the next couple of years Is packed with important items. Clinton Griffiths is following who represents your voice in DC as we begin our Ag Vote 2026 coverage.

AgDay 10/19/26

On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the release of the proposed rule, Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions. As we reported in August, the EPA granted 29 backlogged blending waivers from 2025 but said it would preserve the Renewable Fuel Standard to avoid harming farmers. 

On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the release of the proposed rule, Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions. As we reported in August, the EPA granted 29 backlogged blending waivers from 2025 but said it would preserve the Renewable Fuel Standard to avoid harming farmers.&nbsp;

AgDay 10/16/26

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