Farmers find another reason to get frustrated with Trump

[left-of-center2012]

The leaders of 23 corn grower organizations sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, arguing that his administration's biofuel waivers have reduced demand for their crops. "Frustration in the countryside is growing," the letter reads.

In August, the Environmental Protection Agency granted 31 waivers to small refineries, temporarily exempting them from biofuel laws. The waivers free refineries from having to blend biofuels like ethanol into their gasoline. Corn growers immediately voiced their concerns and Trump later tweeted that a "giant" ethanol package was in the works. "The Farmers are going to be so happy when they see what we are doing for Ethanol," Trump tweeted.

But, a month later and nothing more from Trump, farmers are tired of waiting for the details. In the letter, growers said that that a rising number of ethanol plants are closing or reducing production, costing more than 2,700 jobs. If refineries are using fewer soybeans and corn, it drags down the price farmers can get for their crops.

"Clearly, this has eroded support for the administration right now," said Ron Heck, an Iowa soybean farmer who serves as secretary of the National Biodiesel Board and sits on Trump's Agricultural Advisory Committee.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/29/politics/farmers-trump-ethanol/index.html

[CrispyQ]

1. They'll still vote for him cuz Rush will tell them all the bad things that'll happen if a dem wins.

Too bad we never challenged hate radio. And still don't.

[Midnight Writer]

10. Can't overstate the impact of hate radio in the rural areas. It is devastating.

[Initech]

2. Then there's only one solution then!

STOP VOTING FOR THESE FUCKING CLOWNS!!!!! Turn off Fox News and AM radio and try thinking for yourselves!

Keep voting for Trump and the Fox News cabal and watch your and your children's futures get flushed down the toilet. Or you can elect someone who will actually do their jobs and see real progress happen. As long as you keep voting for the same group of assholes, expect more of the same shit, different day. Until then...

[ooky]

3. But they feel "very strongly" about

"border security".

[Blue_true]

6. But they freely use whoever get past border security in their operations.

Because that is easier than paying Americans a fair salary and benefits.

[ooky]

7. Something wrong with their brains. n/t

[Blue_true]

8. It's called hyprocracy. nt

[Cartoonist]

4. But, a month later and nothing more from Trump . . .

Suckers!

[jcgoldie]

5. Unfortunately they still find ways to spin this for Trump

Headline in my local s. Illinois paper Friday said "farmers fear impeachment focus will hinder trade deals".

[Wellstone ruled]

9. Okay,Heck needs to put this on the table.

Corn closed on the Futures Market Friday Noon at 3.73 per bushel. That is food grade number one Yellow Corn,and that grade of corn is usually grown in Southern Illinois,Ohio,Indiana and Western Kentucky. The rest of the Corn produced is one of three other grades witch bring less money. BTW,it costs close to 4 dollars a bushel to produce.

Interesting how Heck as of a few weeks ago,was still a Trumper.

[JPK]

11. Hey farmers....

SUCKERS! Ha.

[LiberalFighter]

12. Those farmers apparently don't have a clue.

If there was going to be a "giant" ethanol package the waivers would not have been granted. Best practice would be to roll out "giant" ethanol package with the changes at one time.