Diesel Relief Resources for Agricultural Hauling and Harvest Operations
Oct 07, 2026
As harvest season ramps back up across our trade territory, federal and several state governments have announced temporary fuel-relief measures intended to help offset diesel costs for agricultural operations.
Because these programs vary by state and continue to evolve, Ag Partners has compiled the resources below as a convenience for our customers. Program eligibility, reporting requirements, restrictions, and implementation details may change as additional guidance becomes available.
Ag Partners is not a tax or legal advisor and cannot determine customer eligibility for any relief program. Customers should consult the appropriate government agency and their tax professional regarding their individual circumstances.
What We Know Today
In general, Nebraska's program currently functions as a fuel tax refund program for qualifying agricultural transportation activities, Missouri's program provides temporary relief related to dyed diesel fuel usage for qualifying agricultural transportation, and federal agencies are expected to provide additional guidance regarding recently announced federal relief measures.
Fuel relief programs are changing rapidly, and additional clarification may be issued by federal and state agencies in the coming days and weeks.
For questions regarding fuel purchases, please contact your Ag Partners Energy Representative.
Federal Fuel Relief Resources
On October 5, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing temporarily expanding access to red-dyed diesel fuel and deferring federal diesel excise taxes through the end of the year.
Additional guidance from federal agencies is expected regarding implementation, eligibility requirements, tax treatment, reporting procedures, and compliance expectations.
Because program details continue to develop, customers should continue following all applicable federal and state fuel regulations until additional guidance is issued.
Program Period: October 5, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Resources:
Nebraska Fuel Relief Resources
Nebraska has announced temporary diesel fuel tax relief for qualifying agricultural transportation activities occurring within the state. The program applies to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural haulers transporting Nebraska agricultural products.
Relief is available in two primary forms:
Program Period: September 24, 2026 – December 23, 2026
Resources:
Missouri Fuel Relief Resources
Missouri has announced temporary harvest-season relief measures for qualifying agricultural transportation. The program applies to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural haulers transporting crops, grain, livestock, and other agricultural commodities.
Under the program, qualifying agricultural vehicles may be permitted to use red-dyed diesel fuel on Missouri state highways and local roads, potentially providing fuel cost savings through the use of tax-exempt farm diesel.
Customers should carefully review all eligibility requirements, route restrictions, documentation requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations before participating. Customers whose operations travel across state lines should review all applicable requirements before using dyed diesel fuel.
Program Period: September 30, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Resources:
Kansas Fuel Relief Resources
At the time of this publication, there are no Kansas-specific diesel fuel relief measures similar to those announced in Nebraska and Missouri.
Kansas customers should continue following existing Kansas fuel tax laws. While the federal government has announced temporary relief related to dyed diesel, Kansas has not yet issued corresponding state guidance.
Customers should not assume dyed diesel is legal for highway use in Kansas until the State of Kansas provides official direction.
Resources:
Before Participating in Any Program
Customers whose operations cross state lines or involve interstate transportation should review applicable federal and state requirements and consult their tax professional or the appropriate regulatory agency regarding how these programs may apply to their operation. Program eligibility, reporting requirements, fuel usage restrictions, and documentation requirements may differ between federal and state programs.
In addition, participating customers should:
Because these programs vary by state and continue to evolve, Ag Partners has compiled the resources below as a convenience for our customers. Program eligibility, reporting requirements, restrictions, and implementation details may change as additional guidance becomes available.
Ag Partners is not a tax or legal advisor and cannot determine customer eligibility for any relief program. Customers should consult the appropriate government agency and their tax professional regarding their individual circumstances.
What We Know Today
In general, Nebraska's program currently functions as a fuel tax refund program for qualifying agricultural transportation activities, Missouri's program provides temporary relief related to dyed diesel fuel usage for qualifying agricultural transportation, and federal agencies are expected to provide additional guidance regarding recently announced federal relief measures.
Fuel relief programs are changing rapidly, and additional clarification may be issued by federal and state agencies in the coming days and weeks.
For questions regarding fuel purchases, please contact your Ag Partners Energy Representative.
Federal Fuel Relief Resources
On October 5, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing temporarily expanding access to red-dyed diesel fuel and deferring federal diesel excise taxes through the end of the year.
Additional guidance from federal agencies is expected regarding implementation, eligibility requirements, tax treatment, reporting procedures, and compliance expectations.
Because program details continue to develop, customers should continue following all applicable federal and state fuel regulations until additional guidance is issued.
Program Period: October 5, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Resources:
Nebraska Fuel Relief Resources
Nebraska has announced temporary diesel fuel tax relief for qualifying agricultural transportation activities occurring within the state. The program applies to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural haulers transporting Nebraska agricultural products.
Relief is available in two primary forms:
- Refunds of Nebraska diesel fuel taxes paid on qualifying agricultural transportation activities within Nebraska.
- Temporary relief from certain Nebraska penalties associated with dyed diesel fuel used in qualifying agricultural hauling activities.
Program Period: September 24, 2026 – December 23, 2026
Resources:
- Nebraska Department of Revenue
- Nebraska Executive Order 26-21
- FAQs on Nebraska Executive Order 26-21
Missouri Fuel Relief Resources
Missouri has announced temporary harvest-season relief measures for qualifying agricultural transportation. The program applies to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural haulers transporting crops, grain, livestock, and other agricultural commodities.
Under the program, qualifying agricultural vehicles may be permitted to use red-dyed diesel fuel on Missouri state highways and local roads, potentially providing fuel cost savings through the use of tax-exempt farm diesel.
Customers should carefully review all eligibility requirements, route restrictions, documentation requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations before participating. Customers whose operations travel across state lines should review all applicable requirements before using dyed diesel fuel.
Program Period: September 30, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Resources:
Kansas Fuel Relief Resources
At the time of this publication, there are no Kansas-specific diesel fuel relief measures similar to those announced in Nebraska and Missouri.
Kansas customers should continue following existing Kansas fuel tax laws. While the federal government has announced temporary relief related to dyed diesel, Kansas has not yet issued corresponding state guidance.
Customers should not assume dyed diesel is legal for highway use in Kansas until the State of Kansas provides official direction.
Resources:
Before Participating in Any Program
Customers whose operations cross state lines or involve interstate transportation should review applicable federal and state requirements and consult their tax professional or the appropriate regulatory agency regarding how these programs may apply to their operation. Program eligibility, reporting requirements, fuel usage restrictions, and documentation requirements may differ between federal and state programs.
In addition, participating customers should:
- Keep all fuel receipts.
- Maintain records of fuel purchases and usage.
- Retain documentation related to qualifying agricultural hauling activities.
- Review official state and federal guidance.
- Consult their tax professional regarding eligibility and reporting requirements.