"Year-round E15 sales were a focus this week as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in Iowa to a crowd of farmers and ranchers, saying he has instructed congressional leadership to move forward on approving the E15 ethanol blend. Trump said he is relying on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to reach an agreement and stated he would sign the legislation if it reaches his desk."
"The president of the National Corn Growers Association Jed Bower said growers are under significant strain, noting, "farmers are down. We can't give much more... we thought we had a true bipartisan agreement." RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discussed the situation on RFD-TV's Market Day Report, pointing to ongoing profitability challenges in corn production. Haney said average corn production costs in the United States are above $900 per acre, while supplies remain large despite relatively strong export movement."
President Donald Trump instructed congressional leadership to move forward on approving year‑round E15 and said he expects House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to reach an agreement and that he would sign the legislation if it reaches his desk. A commitment to E15 was not included in the latest spending package; a task force is expected to submit recommendations next month. National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower said growers are under significant strain and voiced disappointment about a lost bipartisan agreement. Shaun Haney noted U.S. corn production costs exceed $900 per acre while supplies remain large despite relatively strong export movement. Progress on E15 will depend on resolving disputes among corn growers, refiners, and the energy sector, and the E15 committee may present legislation by February 15 with possible votes later in the month.
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