Mike Rounds: “We also have an opportunity to strengthen both agriculture…”

“Foreign adversaries, cyber threats, industry consolidation, arbitrary standards, and unfair trade practices impact farmers ability to produce food, fiber and fuel. Food security, energy security, and national security are connected. We also have an opportunity to strengthen both agriculture and energy security by permanently authorizing voluntary access to nationwide year round sales of E15. Giving consumers the option to choose a higher ethanol blend would increase domestic fuel production, expand markets for corn growers, reduce reliance on foreign energy sources, and provide families with lower cost options at the pump.” (02:11–02:25)

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