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An ‘America First’ Attitude

Published January 19, 2021

Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the Trump Administration had an impact on agriculture, especially international trade policy. "There's no question President Trump brought an 'America first' attitude and the idea we need to stand by American…
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Holding the Line on Regulatory Wins

Published January 12, 2021

Farm Bureau enjoyed legislative wins during the four years of the Trump Administration. That victory column includes tax reform and regulatory relief. "We're probably not going to be able to swing for the fence like we have over the past…
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Corn Growers Calling for Adequate Trade Assistance

Published May 16, 2019

The National Corn Growers Association, along with state organizations, is calling on the Trump Administration to provide adequate trade assistance. According to the NCGA, increasing tariffs on Chinese goods, coupled with retaliatory tariffs, bring continued uncertainty to corn markets."The payment…
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Ag Groups Continue to Push for Year-Round E15

Published December 27, 2018

In October, President Trump announced plans for year-round sales of fuel with up to 15 percent ethanol. Current laws do not allow for sales of E15 from June 1 to September 15 due to regulations in the Clear Air Act."Having…
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Trump Announces Move Toward Year-Round Sales of E15

Published October 9, 2018

After months of speculation, President Donald Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to allow year-round sales of fuel with up to 15 percent ethanol. Ahead of a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the president met with Republican members of…
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E15 Announcement Could Come Soon

Published October 3, 2018

An announcement regarding E15 could come this week. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 9 and use the occasion to announce the approval of year-round availability of 15 percent ethanol blends. Growth Energy CEO…
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Japan and U.S. Discuss a Trade Agreement

Published September 27, 2018

After months of negative trade-related news, there is a positive news for U.S. agriculture. The United States and Japan have agreed to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed the news, saying President Trump’s strong…
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U.S. Moves Forward on NAFTA Without Canada

Published September 27, 2018

The Trump Administration is preparing the paperwork for a trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico, leaving Canada out of renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Canada could be added later. The agreement will…
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