Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined President Trump, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural leaders at the White House today for the Great American Agriculture Celebration. The administration announced the EPA’s finalized new Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) to strengthen American energy security and support rural economies.
“American excellence was on full display today at the White House. Ag leaders from across the nation were celebrated for their hard work and contributions to making our country great,” Fedorchak said. “The announcement of new biofuel levels will help create stronger markets for our farmers, more certainty for biofuels producers, and strengthen American energy independence. I appreciate the Trump administration for taking action to increase demand for our corn and soybeans growers, provide much-needed certainty to our farmers, and strengthen American energy security.”
President Trump and Secretary Rollins touted historic pro-ag policies implemented to date by Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration, including:
The Working Families Tax Cuts Act:
Made the virtual elimination of the death tax permanent, benefiting more than 2 million family farms.
Farmers can now immediately write off new equipment & land improvements.
20 percent small business tax deduction made permanent.
Defer capital gains taxes when selling farmland to another farmer who keeps it in production.
Expanding markets for American ag:
The Working Families Tax Cuts Act adds $285 million to boost U.S. crop exports abroad.
Trump trade deals secure $60+ billion in agricultural purchases—covering 40 percent of U.S. ag exports.
SBA expands loan program: 90 percent guarantee for ag businesses to grow production, increase supply & lower grocery prices.
Cutting red tape and lowering costs:
Reversed harmful DEF rules, saving family farms $727 million per year.
Fixed DEF sensor mandates: Farmers can use reliable sensors, saving billions annually.
Boosting farm income through energy:
Emergency E15 fuel waiver: Boosts gasoline supply & lowers prices at the pump this summer.
The Working Families Tax Cuts Act amends 45Z Clean Fuel Credit to reward domestic fuel made with American-grown feedstocks.
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