"Trump's Ethanol Triumphs and DeSantis Clash in Iowa"

Former President Donald Trump declared himself "the most pro-farmer president in history" during a speech in Iowa, aiming to rally support from the agricultural sector. He criticized his top Republican rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for lacking action on ethanol and warned that a DeSantis administration would be "catastrophic for Iowa's economy." Trump touted his accomplishments for farmers, including renegotiating trade deals and implementing tariffs on China. However, his relationship with farming and renewable fuel groups in Iowa has been contentious, with some criticizing his administration's waivers allowing oil refineries to opt out of blending ethanol and biodiesel into their fuel.