U.S. Ag Organizations Congratulate President-Elect Trump
November 6, 2024
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States of America.
“Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his election to lead our great nation, as well as the representatives and senators elected to serve in the 119th Congress. We are committed to working with our nation’s leaders to strengthen agriculture and rural America, and we look forward to continuing that work in the days ahead.
“Now that the American people have spoken, it’s time to put politics aside and begin the work of ensuring families nationwide can prosper. Among the most pressing issues in rural America is the need for a new, modernized farm bill. The two-year delay is unacceptable. The new administration must also address the impending tax hikes, which would crush many of America’s farmers and ranchers when stacked on top of inflation, high supply costs and market instability. Another big issue on farmers’ minds is the labor shortage and skyrocketing costs.
“There is no shortage of critical issues requiring immediate attention and Farm Bureau stands ready to work with our elected leaders to tackle them. Clearing hurdles for America’s farmers and ranchers will contribute to the strength and continued growth of the entire nation.”
National Farmers Union
Following the call of the 2024 presidential election by the Associated Press in favor of Donald Trump as president-elect, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement:
“On behalf of National Farmers Union, I offer my congratulations to President-elect Trump. This transition to a new administration comes at a pivotal time for agriculture and rural America. At NFU, we believe that strong support for family farmers and ranchers is essential for vibrant rural communities and resilient economies.
"Across the nation, family farmers and ranchers are grappling with unprecedented challenges, from escalating input costs and severe weather disasters to the absence of a renewed five-year Farm Bill. We see both urgency and opportunity to address these issues with long-term solutions that ensure fair and competitive markets, sustainability, and economic vitality in our communities.
“We share a commitment to meaningful progress for agriculture and rural America. National Farmers Union, the nation's second-largest general farm organization, represents more than 230,000 family farmers and ranchers. We stand ready to work with the incoming administration to build a future where agriculture can thrive, our food systems are resilient, and rural communities are supported.”
Renewable Fuels Association
The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in yesterday's 2024 presidential election. The following is a statement from RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper:
“On behalf of our nation’s ethanol industry, we congratulate Donald Trump on his election as our next President. We share his vision for putting American energy first, stimulating growth in domestic production, lowering fuel costs for consumers, and restoring balance and fairness in the global trade of energy commodities. We look forward to working with his administration in the years ahead to strengthen and expand the market for renewable fuels like ethanol. President-Elect Trump understands that ethanol lowers fuel costs for hard-working families, reduces dependence on foreign energy sources, helps farmers and boosts the rural economy, and protects the environment. We are committed to collaborating with the Trump administration on the many opportunities that lie ahead for renewable fuels.”
During his first term as President, Trump voiced support for ethanol and specifically pushed for nationwide year-round availability of E15, the lower-cost fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol. “More American ethanol production also means less dependence on foreign suppliers,” he said during a June 2019 visit to RFA member plant Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, in Council Bluffs. “By fully embracing E15, we will reduce dependence on foreign oil by up to 250 million additional barrels every single year. Quite simply, it means more energy. And what can be wrong with that?”
Source: AFBF, NFU & RFA
