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Group urges passage of USMCA and changes in biofuel policies in visit to Washington, D.C.

Iowa Sens. Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst, along with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, met late last week with President Trump as the White House works to soothe the anger over refinery waivers.

As of Tuesday, September 10, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.40 across Iowa according to AAA. This is $.01 lower than last week and $.30 lower than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $2.57, holding steady at last week’s price.

Severe challenges to farm profitability make it critical for members to stand up for Farm Bureau priorities.

Iowa Farm Bureau members met in West Des Moines this week to develop the legislative policy direction on issues important to its statewide membership.

As of Tuesday, September 3, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.41 across Iowa according to AAA. This is $.02 lower than last week and $.30 lower than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $2.57, $.01 lower than last week’s price.

Bill Northey, a USDA official, says the White House realizes refinery waivers hurt farmers.

As of Tuesday, August 27, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.43 across Iowa according to AAA. This is $.04 lower than last week and $.29 lower than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $2.58, $.02 lower than last week’s price.

Trump administration scrambles to find a solution as biofuel leaders blast the EPA's move to ease oil refiners' biofuel blending requirements.

As of Tuesday, August 20, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.47 across Iowa according to AAA. This is $.02 lower than last week and $.15 lower than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $2.60, $.04 lower than last week’s price.

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