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Legislation Introduced to Support Biofuels Sector

Published June 30, 2021

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, South Dakota Senator John Thune and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst are behind a series of bills to support the biofuels industry. These proposals include $1 billion in grants to pay for pumps and storage tanks for…

A Win for Oil Refiners in the High Court

Published June 25, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of oil refiners seeking waivers from the Renewable Fuels Standard. The ruling allows the EPA to extend small refinery waivers to any refinery “at any time," opening up the number of refineries eligible…

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Biofuels Industry “Pleased” to See Proposed COVID-19 Relief

Published June 21, 2021

The U.S. biofuels industry will be getting $700 million from the USDA for COVID-19 relief. The agency plans to implement this COVID relief within the next 60 days, but other than that, biofuel groups did not know more details last…

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USDA to Disperse Biofuels, Livestock COVID Relief

Published June 15, 2021

In March, USDA announced $6 billion in available funds through pandemic assistance for new programs or existing efforts. Within the next 60 days, USDA will be implementing those funds. This includes $700 million for biofuels producers, $400 million for a…

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RFS Case Goes to the Supreme Court

Published April 23, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court will review the use of small refinery waiver exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard on Tuesday. Oral arguments will be presented by the EPA, the biofuels industry and oil refiners. Agriculture groups have argued the small…

E15 Rulemaking Challenged in D.C. Circuit Court

Published April 13, 2021

Rulemaking that paved the way for year-round E15 sales is being challenged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments on the issue. The oil industry claims the Environmental Protection Agency does not…

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MN Corn Growers Pledge to Help Fund Biofuels Infrastructure Program

Published April 8, 2021

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council will commit $1 million to fund a future state biofuels infrastructure grant program to help expand access to higher ethanol blends. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Tim Waibel…

Governor Walz Rallies for Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Program

Published April 8, 2021

As Minnesota lawmakers put together the state budget, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is trying to rally support to fund a biofuels infrastructure grant program. The governor’s proposal would provide $2 million each year to allow increased access to ethanol and…

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The Biofuels Industry Seeks Spot in Infrastructure Discussion

Published April 2, 2021

The American Jobs Plan has a heavy emphasis on electric vehicle infrastructure. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Troy Bredenkamp wants biofuels to also have a place in the infrastructure discussion. "It's disappointing to see what came…

What Does a State Budget Surplus Means for Minnesota Agriculture?

Published March 26, 2021

A budget surplus in Minnesota means there’s more money for agriculture. House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Sundin says it’s not much, but an $11.5 million boost for the first year of the budget can do something, like increase the biofuels…

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Legislation Introduced to Support Biofuels Sector

A Win for Oil Refiners in the High Court

Biofuels Industry “Pleased” to See Proposed COVID-19 Relief

USDA to Disperse Biofuels, Livestock COVID Relief

RFS Case Goes to the Supreme Court

E15 Rulemaking Challenged in D.C. Circuit Court

MN Corn Growers Pledge to Help Fund Biofuels Infrastructure Program

Governor Walz Rallies for Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Program

The Biofuels Industry Seeks Spot in Infrastructure Discussion

What Does a State Budget Surplus Means for Minnesota Agriculture?

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