Perdue Emphatically Supports RFS

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue defended his support for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) when he spoke to farmers at Commodity Classic in February.

Biofuel industry leaders and corn farmers are concerned that Perdue does not understand the value of the Renewable Identification Number credits to the biofuels industry.

Speaking to thousands of farmers, Perdue said his support for the RFS is “unequivocal,” and he sought to quell questions about whether he would support a policy that could hurt corn demand.

“Hear me clearly, all of you,” Perdue said. “I have not and will not support any policies in this country that diminish the demand, undermine the RFS and are harmful to our agricultural producers. I will not.”

Source: DTN