Articles tagged under: Chuck Grassley
Ethanol Groups Eager to Hear a Solution for Small Refinery Exemptions
Published September 18, 2019
Ethanol supporters are eager to hear from President Trump on what will be done to address small refinery exemptions. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recapped a recent White House meeting. "We went in (to the meeting) with a simpler plan. If…Renewable Fuel Negotiations Continue
Published September 13, 2019
Negotiations continue between President Trump, lawmakers and the biofuels industry. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he's been involved with the reallocation of waived ethanol. "I thought it would be done by now." Grassley says he is optimistic a compromise can…Grassley Still Hopeful for USMCA Ratification by August
Published June 27, 2019
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters he anticipates the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement to move in Congress before the August recess. House Democrats like House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson have said it’s more likely to move in the fall.…USMCA: Waiting on the White House
Published June 12, 2019
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to discuss the progress of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Grassley told reporters the meeting was positive. The House is waiting on the White House. "They can't tell us anything,…A Push to Renew the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Published May 3, 2019
The biodiesel industry wants the biodiesel tax credit renewed. It expired December 2017. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley joined the National Biodiesel Board to rally support for new legislation this past week. "There's been lots of talk to promote green energy…Government Shutdown Still Top-of-Mind
Published January 16, 2019
The government shutdown is still top-of-mind. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters there are people in the Office of Management and Budget trying to find a way to keep as many government services as possible. "They're making a real determined…Commodity and Nutrition Titles Still at Issue for Farm Bill
Published November 14, 2018
Iowa Senator and Senate Agriculture Committee member Chuck Grassley told reporters the commodity title and nutrition title are still hang ups in farm bill discussions. "I would hope a five year farm bill would pass. At this point, with not…Grassley Updates on E15 Rulemaking Process
Published October 16, 2018
It’s been one week since President Trump initiated a rulemaking process requiring 15 percent ethanol blended into fuel year-round. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the rule making process will take time. "After the 90-day comment period, there’s just one other…E15: A Boost for Both Farmers and Ethanol
Published October 10, 2018
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says E15 availability year-round will be beneficial for farmers and the ethanol industry. "From the charts I've seen from the ethanol industry, E15 is a savior for both farmers and the ethanol industry in the future.…