President Trump signed an executive order directing the USDA and other federal agencies to expand support for regenerative agriculture and identify barriers that may be limiting adoption. The announcement was paired with several USDA actions aimed at improving program coordination, strengthening research efforts and increasing opportunities for farmers and ranchers interested in regenerative practices. The immediate next steps include:

  • The USDA will establish a Regenerative Agriculture Advisory Council to provide recommendations on future policy and program improvements.
  • All federal agencies will review and address barriers that may discourage the adoption of regenerative practices.
  • The USDA will evaluate existing conservation and risk management programs to identify opportunities to support regenerative agriculture.
  • The USDA plans to expand research, data collection, and educational resources related to regenerative farming systems.

The effort represents a coordinated federal push to strengthen soil health, farm resilience and long-term agricultural productivity through voluntary conservation practices.

Read the full USDA press release to learn more about the opportunities for farmers and ranchers, as well as more insights on the Regenerative Feedstock Rule, which establishes a framework to connect regenerative agriculture practices to new markets within the biofuel supply chain for corn, soybeans, sorghum, and spring canola.