December 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Corn Refiners Association President & CEO John Bode released the following statement on government funding legislation that includes a one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill and provisions to address the economic challenges facing American producers.
“The policy certainty provided by an extension of the current farm bill is welcome news, and we are grateful to see lawmakers have also chosen to support rural America in a time of unique need through additional economic and disaster assistance for producers.
“The ag bioeconomy will greatly benefit from the bill’s support for programs that provide a stable future for the next generation of corn-based bioproducts. Congress is to be commended for prioritizing these initiatives.
“CRA and its members stand ready to work with the 119th Congress to secure a stable policy environment for American agriculture through the passage of a strong five-year farm bill.”
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About The Corn Refiners Association (CRA)
The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States. CRA and its predecessors have served this important segment of American agribusiness since 1913. Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein, and fiber.