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Praise for President Trump

Published July 1, 2026

During President Trump's visit to North Dakota on Tuesday, NDFB Public Policy Director Calvin Benson acknowledged the Administration's respect for agriculture. "The President's made it clear he understands that agriculture is the backbone of the United States and without farmers…

E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Published April 27, 2026

A House vote on year-round E15 has been delayed until mid-May. Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore says expanding ethanol blends beyond the current ten percent level could significantly boost demand for corn. “If you can take…

Farm Bill Uncertainty

Published April 23, 2026

Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers are making progress on the farm bill, but major hurdles remain. “I want to see if the votes are there, not only on the House floor but also in the Senate, where you need…

Defense Focus Pushes Farm Aid Aside

Published April 15, 2026

As Congress returns from the Easter recess, uncertainty remains about whether farmers will see relief through the budget reconciliation process. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says current discussions do not point to farm aid being included in the package. “Well, I…

Farmers for Free Trade Weighs In on Court Ruling

Published February 20, 2026

Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl said the Supreme Court decision striking down President Trump's tariff authority restores predictability to U.S. trade policy, noting that the tariffs had raised input costs and triggered retaliation that harmed farmers’ export…

Dependable Market Access Needed

Published February 20, 2026

Following the Supreme Court’s vote against the Trump Administrations usage of blanket tariffs, American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger said soybean farmers have faced rising input costs due to tariffs. Metzger emphasized the need for certainty and dependable market access.

Former Chairman Warns About Ad Hoc Dependence

Published February 19, 2026

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says Congress faces major hurdles in passing additional farm aid and warns the current farm policy structure is failing producers long-term. Peterson said repeated ad hoc payments in recent years prove the existing…

House Rejects Trump Tariffs on Canada

Published February 12, 2026

In a largely symbolic vote, the House narrowly passed a resolution of disapproval regarding the President’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Six Republicans joined the Democrats in rejecting the Trump tariffs. House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to block the…

Grassley: New Markets Key for U.S. Agriculture

Published February 4, 2026

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is emphasizing the need to expand U.S. agricultural markets and support ethanol demand as Congress considers trade and energy legislation. “Distillers dried grains are a byproduct of ethanol production. After an Iowa delegation traveled to Mexico…

Year-Round E15 Push Stalls

Published January 23, 2026

Congressional efforts to approve year-round E15 sales hit a dead end. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower responded by saying Congress has “again punted,” leaving half a million corn farmers behind in favor of a handful of refineries. Renewable…

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Praise for President Trump

E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Farm Bill Uncertainty

Defense Focus Pushes Farm Aid Aside

Farmers for Free Trade Weighs In on Court Ruling

Dependable Market Access Needed

Former Chairman Warns About Ad Hoc Dependence

House Rejects Trump Tariffs on Canada

Grassley: New Markets Key for U.S. Agriculture

Year-Round E15 Push Stalls

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