For too long, we’ve allowed China and other foreign nations to eat our lunch in biomanufacturing. As leaders in corn and soybean production, Iowa’s farmers are uniquely positioned to supply the ag feedstocks used to make biobased products and play a key role in reshoring valuable manufacturing jobs. I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan effort to reduce our reliance on our adversaries while supporting our farmers and jobs in Iowa.

As our farmers deal with all kinds of changes, we must work to open up new markets and new opportunities for our farmers in Michigan to sell their products. In Michigan, we grow things and we are really good at it. But forces beyond a farmer’s control often make reaching new markets difficult. Our bill works to strengthen USDA’s programs around biobased products so that we support our farmers and improve their ability to sell their products to biobased producers.

Biomanufacturing is crucial for developing new commodity markets, driving economic growth, and creating jobs.

Farms, ranches, and agri-businesses are the economic backbone of Nebraska and America. This bill strengthens markets and encourages innovation. It promotes value-added agriculture. That’s a win for consumers, the environment, and for farmers and ranchers.

The USDA’s Bio Preferred Program is a game-changer for industries worldwide — and it starts with America’s farmers and ranchers. Through this program, they turn homegrown agricultural feedstocks into biobased products that power our economy. This legislation safeguards and strengthens their access to these critical markets.

Increasing market access for biomanufacturers benefits the environment, strengthens our economy, creates good-paying jobs and opens ups opportunities for Minnesota’s family farmers. I’m proud to be introducing this bipartisan bill to stabilize markets for bio-based products and ensure America remains the world leader in biomanufacturing.

American farm goods don't just reach the dinner table. They fill fuel tanks, stock supply closets, and even fight fires. By encouraging the expansion of our biobased supply chain, this legislation invests in the rural innovator and the American farmer.

We need to find innovative ways to support growers and help our economy thrive. This bill will help strengthen markets for farmers, fortify American biomanufacturing jobs, and stand up to foreign competitors. Our coalition of Democrats and Republicans is standing together to support Michigan’s hardworking farmers and ensure we continue producing here at home, not overseas.

As global demand grows for homegrown solutions, the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act provides a critical opportunity to strengthen America’s leadership in the bioeconomy. By modernizing USDA’s BioPreferred Program, this legislation not only supports the adoption of plant-based products but also creates good-paying jobs, drives rural economic growth, and delivers meaningful environmental benefits.

This legislation responds to growing consumer demand for American-made, corn-derived bioproducts. It’s a smart investment in manufacturing, rural economies, and our national competitiveness.