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PBPC Applauds Inclusion of Bioeconomy Priorities in Senate Farm Bill
June 23, 2026
WASHINGTON – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement on Farm Bill text released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman.
“We appreciate Chairman Boozman for recognizing the importance of America’s agricultural bioeconomy in the Senate Farm Bill discussion draft,” said Glueck. “Strengthening USDA’s BioPreferred Program, improving existing loan programs, and other provisions will help expand markets for American-grown feedstocks, support rural manufacturing jobs, and bring more U.S.-made biobased products to consumers and federal purchasers. PBPC urges lawmakers to preserve these provisions and continue advancing policies that improve federal procurement, support consistent terminology, strengthen market data, and help scale domestic biobased manufacturing. This farm bill is a critical opportunity to invest in American innovation, resilient supply chains, and new economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities.
“The growing American ag bioeconomy needs certainty to encourage continued investment and innovation. We look forward to a Senate Farm Bill process that advances bipartisan policies that support rural America and strengthen U.S. competitiveness and security.”
The Senate Farm Bill discussion draft includes important provisions from the bipartisan, bicameral Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act and the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act, legislation endorsed by PBPC.
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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 economic potential to deliver a more sustainable future. Learn more at www.pbpc.com.