WASHINGTON- Corn growers and ethanol producers praised President Trump for lifting a restriction on the sale of E15 during the summer months. They say this shows he is keeping his promise to fight for American farmers according Iowans at an event at Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy.

Roger Berry, administrator on the Nebraska Ethanol Board says drivers are finally realizing the value of the 15% ethanol blend. Expanded E15 sales provided a cushion when nearly half of Nebraska's ethanol plants decreased production by 45% statewide.

Backers of ethanol say the Trump Administration hasn't fully won support because there are still roadblocks in place. Geoff Cooper, CEO of Renewable Fuels Association says there are environmental protections that prevent retailers from storing the 15% ethanol blend underground without ensuring the tanks are compatible with the new fuel source. The process to test compatibility is not something many are willing to do.

'"Subject only to State approval, our important Ethanol Industry will be allowed to use the 10% Pumps for the 15% Blend. Thank you!" Trump tweeted Sept. 12 at several Midwest lawmakers, including Sen. Deb Fischer and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.'

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