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Plant Based Products Council: Ag Bioeconomy Needs Strong Federal Support
Nov. 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Senate passage of a proposal to end the government shutdown and support American farmers, Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released a statement calling for strong federal support of the American ag bioeconomy.
“Ending the shutdown is an essential step toward restoring stability across government and the economy,” said Glueck. “Extension of authority is a positive signal for USDA’s BioPreferred Program. However, the lack of funding for the program leaves a critical gap in federal support for the ag bioeconomy. For more than 20 years, this program has a proven track record of advancing rural innovation, strengthening markets for U.S. farmers, and growing manufacturing opportunities here at home — all at minimal cost to taxpayers. We urge USDA to take swift action to reestablish program operations and call on Congress to maintain bipartisan, bicameral support to ensure consistent, long-term funding so this vital work can continue. A thriving bioeconomy depends on certainty and reliable commitments from policymakers.”
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About the Plant Based Products Council
The Plant Based Products Council is an association of like-minded organizations that are advocating for a shift toward a more circular bioeconomy through greater adoption of renewable, plant-based materials supported by appropriate end-of-life infrastructure. We educate stakeholders and advocate for programs and policies that will support the growth of the plant-based products industry, helping to harness its environmental and economic potential to deliver a more sustainable future. Learn more at www.pbpc.com.