Corn Refiners Association

[1] In 2004, the CRA worked with the University of Illinois and the Agricultural Research Service to create computer models of ethanol production costs.

[2] In 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rules that would streamline the regulation of biotech crops including those that are genetically engineered.

The CRA, along with other industry groups, strongly opposed this rule change on the grounds that trade and consumer confidence in agricultural products could be compromised.

[3] The CRA launched a public relations campaign in 2008 called "Changing the Conversation about High Fructose Corn Syrup" (HFCS).

Lisa McLaughlin from Time responded by saying "unless you're making a concerted effort to avoid it, it's pretty difficult to consume high-fructose corn syrup in moderation.

[10] Bloggers were extended offers of $50 Wal-Mart gift certificates in exchange for writing about a CRA sponsored seminar that made the claims that high fructose corn syrup is safe and healthy.

The motorcade was intended to raise awareness of the link between free trade and farm income and influence members of Congress, especially freshman lawmakers elected in 2018.

[16] In the late 1990s, Mexico erected trade barriers on corn-based sweeteners made in the United States and then implemented a 20% tax on soft drinks not flavored with Mexican sugar in 2002.