Articles tagged under: biofuels
Governors Make Request for Biofuels COVID-19 Relief
Published May 28, 2020
On behalf of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to Congressional leadership, asking them include biofuels in the next COVID-19 relief package. According to the letter, nearly three-quarters of…New Biofuels Grant Program Details Available
Published May 25, 2020
USDA unveiled more details of a new competitive grant program called the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. This encourages biofuel infrastructure improvements. "If any kind of fuel retailer or distributor is able to apply for the funding, the application window…New Bill Supports Biofuel Producers in COVID-19
Published May 22, 2020
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill to support biofuel producers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill will require the USDA to reimburse biofuels producers for feedstock purchases from January 1 through March 31 through…Ethanol Industry Welcomes Potential COVID-19 Relief
Published May 13, 2020
Included in the $3 trillion HEROES Act is support for the biofuels industry. A Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program would pay biofuel makers based on the number of gallons produced from January through May. The ethanol industry welcomes the support. "We…Biofuels Industry Not Included in USDA COVID-19 Aid
Published April 20, 2020
The USDA aid package doesn’t provide assistance to the biofuels industry. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, there’s not enough money to go around. Perdue says helping the biofuels industry is more than the USDA could do at this time.…Senators Ask Perdue for Biofuel Support
Published April 8, 2020
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and 13 others sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting additional funds for the biofuels industry. The lawmakers said adding additional Commodity Credit Corporation funds to the Higher-Blends Infrastructure Incentive…Hope that EPA Applies Court Decision Nationwide
Published March 9, 2020
National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says she is hopeful the Environmental Protection Agency will take the 10th Circuit Court decision and apply it nationwide. "That would then ensure small refinery exemptions going forward would no longer exist. There…USDA Announces New Biofuels Grant Program
Published February 28, 2020
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would provide $100 million in competitive, cost share grants for the new Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program to help increase the number of fuel stations offering higher fuel blends. Ag Secretary…Biofuel Bill Introduced in the MN Legislature
Published February 26, 2020
A bill to increase Minnesota’s biofuel standard from 10 to 15 percent for all gas sold has been introduced in the House and Senate. In 2019, the federal government issued a regulation enabling higher fuel blends to be sold year-round.…