Articles tagged under: Trump
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…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…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…Increased E15 Sales Offer Improved Corn Demand
Published October 10, 2018
Growth Energy applauded President Donald Trump's announcement to move forward with year-round sale of 15 percent ethanol fuel blends. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says it’s a win for farmers, the biofuels industry and consumers. Achieving year-round sale, in time…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…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…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…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…Second Round of Trade Talks with Japan Delayed
Published September 19, 2018
According to a Reuters report, the start of a second round of trade talks between Japan and the United States will be delayed until after the most recent tariffs imposed on China by the U.S. are implemented on September 24th.…