President Donald Trump discussed agriculture during a stop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wednesday night.
In a 20-minute speech before a crowd of about 250 people at Kirkwood Community College, Trump touched on several ag-related topics.
“Family farms are the backbone of America and my administration will always support the farmer.”
“We will protect the corn-based ethanol and biofuels that power our country.”
“I will be including a provision in our infrastructure proposal to promote and enhance broadband access for rural America also.”
“We will rebuild rural America.”
Bob Hemesath of Decorah, Iowa, chairman of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, said he was glad to hear Trump reaffirm his commitment to ethanol and the importance of ag trade.
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