Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar is welcoming new federal action to expand year-round E-15 sales, calling it a step toward relief for farmers and consumers facing rising costs. The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver allowing E-15 to be sold year-round, a move Klobuchar had been urging. “I actually sent a very respectful letter to the president this week asking him to immediately authorize year-round E-15, given the cost of the gas at the pump and what our farmers are facing with input costs.” Klobuchar says the policy comes at a critical time, with global tensions adding pressure to fuel and fertilizer prices. “What was already difficult with fertilizer and gas prices has now caused all of this to skyrocket, and we need some immediate action. Our farmers are already facing a five-year high for small farm bankruptcy.” Klobuchar says the waiver will help lower fuel costs, but emphasizes Congress must act to make E-15 permanent through bipartisan legislation. Click here to listen to Jamie Dickerman’s full interview with Senator Amy Klobuchar.
