John Bode is President & CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, the trade association representing the corn milling industry. Photo courtesy of the CRA website.
Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2025 – Following Senate action to advance legislation to end the prolonged government shutdown, Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode released a statement welcoming the development and urging continued action to support American agriculture.
“CRA strongly supports ending the government shutdown and welcomes this important step toward restoring stability for American farmers, workers, and rural communities,” said Bode. “We are encouraged that the legislation extends authority for USDA’s BioPreferred Program—an essential initiative that drives demand for U.S. agricultural products and strengthens domestic bioproduct manufacturing. However, without sufficient funding, the program cannot fulfill its mission. We urge USDA to prioritize the resources needed to resume BioPreferred operations and call on Congress to ensure full funding moving forward. American agriculture and the growing bioeconomy depend on it.”
