Economists Say Farm Economy Likely to Stabilize in 2026, but Recovery Remains Elusive

Agricultural economists are projecting that the downturn in the U.S. farm economy will level off as the calendar turns to the new year, signaling a potential pause in the financial slide producers have faced. However, a recent
Ethanol Blend Rate Sets Record as Pressure Builds for Year-Round E15

Ethanol’s share of the U.S. gasoline supply reached a historic milestone in October 2025, reinforcing renewed calls from agriculture and biofuel groups to expand access to higher ethanol blends nationwide. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration