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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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E-15 Decision Expected This Week

Published September 3, 2018

During an appearance at the Farm Progress Show, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said President Trump wants to make an announcement on E-15 this week. Trump directed Perdue to meet with Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to come to terms on…
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Ross, Censky Visit ND to Talk Trade

Published August 24, 2018

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Censky were in Fargo Thursday, where they met with industry stakeholders and participated in a townhall with several agricultural leaders. In opening remarks, Ross said President Trump’s intention with trade and China…
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Farmer Support of Trump Slipping

Published August 14, 2018

A Farm Futures survey shows support of President Trump from farmers is slipping. The survey reports 60 percent of farmers would currently vote for Trump again. That's down from the 75 percent support level received from farmers in the 2016…
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