May 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. — The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the . This critical piece of legislation, led by Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) represents a forward-thinking commitment to strengthening America’s biobased economy and rural communities.

“We’re at a pivotal moment for the American bioeconomy, and the provides the critical tools this sector needs to scale up production of homegrown, plant-based solutions,” said James Glueck, Executive Director of PBPC. “We are grateful to ag bioeconomy champions on Capitol Hill for their strategic vision to introduce bipartisan legislation that Read More >

April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the landmark report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) and ahead of a day-long event in Washington marking the report’s release, champions of agricultural innovation released statements hailing the report’s recommendations and pledging partnership to pursue the Commission’s goals.

The report – Charting the Future of Biotechnology: An Action Plan for American Security and Prosperity –  underscores the need for urgent action to prevent the American biotechnology sector from lagging behind foreign competitors, including China. NSCEB lays out six pillars for action and 49 recommendations to help achieve that goal, Read More >

March 18, 2025

Washington, D.C.–Today, 36 food and agriculture groups released the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report, a farm-to-fork study of the entire agricultural supply chain. The report analyzes the robust direct and indirect economic contributions of one of America’s most essential industries to U.S. jobs, wages, economic output, and taxes.

The 2025 report confirms the agriculture industry is at the heart of the U.S. economy, generating more than $9.5 trillion in economic value, which amounts to 18.7% of the overall national economy.

“The American ag bioeconomy is just one component of the growing food and agriculture industry Read More >

February 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement following the bipartisan Senate vote to confirm Brooke Rollins as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture.

“The plant-based products industry has a great history of partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and PBPC is enthusiastic to see Brooke Rollins continue that tradition of support. Her bipartisan confirmation comes at a critical time for the ag bioeconomy as we advance solutions that provide markets for American farmers, increase domestic manufacturing and jobs in rural communities, and offer innovative options that meet Read More >

December 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Stephen Vaden as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

“PBPC is pleased to see Stephen Vaden chosen to an important position of leadership at the Department of Agriculture. Together with Ag Secretary Nominee-designate Brooke Rollins, Vaden will help champion an exciting new chapter for the future of the American ag bioeconomy, promoting opportunities for farmers, American jobs and domestic manufacturing. We are happy to support his nomination and look forward to the valuable expertise and Read More >

December 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed legislation to provide government funding and extend the 2018 Farm Bill.

“PBPC is grateful Congress has worked to avoid the harmful consequences of a government shutdown and the uncertainty of a farm bill expiration. However, failure to extend the farm bill’s orphan programs threatens the policy certainty the plant-based products industry needs from Washington.

“PBPC is committed to ensuring the future of the ag bioeconomy remains strong and encourages Congress to prioritize enactment of a Read More >

December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement after the affirmative vote of the House Democratic Caucus to name Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee.

“PBPC is glad to see one of the top champions of the American ag bioeconomy in Congress elected to a House Ag Committee leadership role. Rep. Craig has worked in a bipartisan fashion to ensure the future of plant-based products is in the U.S., not overseas. We are excited to work with her in a new capacity to Read More >

December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement on new legislation to extend the 2018 Farm Bill as well as provide economic and disaster relief to American producers.

“PBPC is grateful to see Congress has avoided the harmful consequences that could have resulted from the failure to extend all provisions of the current farm bill. The future of plant-based product development needs policy certainty from Washington, and we are grateful to see bipartisan support for American agriculture and the ag bioeconomy.

“While we are grateful for another year of Read More >