Some ag leaders say expanding market access for U.S. farmers and ranchers should remain a priority in 2026.
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, says the framework with China was a good first step, but enforcement will ultimately determine its success. “Obviously, the administration needs to put pressure on China to continue to meet those obligations that they signed on to.”
Speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation recently, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said that the administration plans to roll out several more frameworks in the coming months. Rollins also said the Administration has made progress reducing the trade deficit from $50 billion to $40 billion last.
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue says he’s encouraged by the announcements to this point. “A lot of those have a biofuels component to it. I think that bodes really well for Nebraska with our carbon pipeline and being number 2 in ethanol production. We’re going to be able to produce that ethanol with a lower carbon score that a lot of people around the world want.”
He tells Brownfield increasing demand is what’s needed to push commodity prices higher.
