Articles tagged under: biofuels
Trump Orders Biofuel Policy Review
Published June 20, 2019
After hearing from Midwest farmers on a recent tour, President Donald Trump is ordering a review of waivers exempting small refineries from the nation’s biofuel policy. Since 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency has more than quadrupled the number of waivers…Biofuels and Trade Highlighted During Farmer Meeting with Klobuchar
Published June 7, 2019
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hosted a dozen farmer leaders from across the state, with much of the discussion centered around biofuels and issues facing the state’s corn and soybean farmers. Klobuchar opened the conversation addressing the recent move to year-round…Increased E15 Sales Offer Improved Corn Demand
Published October 10, 2018
Growth Energy applauded President Donald Trump's announcement to move forward with year-round sale of 15 percent ethanol fuel blends. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says it’s a win for farmers, the biofuels industry and consumers. Achieving year-round sale, in time…Red River Biorefinery to Utilize Agricultural Waste
Published August 23, 2018
A groundbreaking celebration for the Red River Biorefinery was held Wednesday in Grand Forks. The new 80,000 square foot facility will convert more than 500,000 metric tons per year of locally sourced agricultural byproducts and feedstocks into biofuels. BioMass Solution…Ag Coalition asks EPA to Account for Lost RFS Volumes
Published June 5, 2018
A coalition of biofuels and agriculture groups are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to account for lost volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The coalition says the volumes, or gallons in question, were lost to hardship waivers granted to…Biofuels Highlighted at Bio-Industry Summit
Published May 15, 2018
The 2018 Bio-Industry Summit took place in Fargo, North Dakota on Tuesday. Taking center stage was biofuels, specifically corn ethanol. NDSU bioenergy economist David Ripplinger says the hot topic of the day was policy influencing the industry. "The RFS and…Bioindustry Summit to be Held This Week
Published May 8, 2018
The 2018 Bioindustry Summit is set for Wednesday on the North Dakota State University campus. Topics will include efficiency gains in corn ethanol production, soybean-based biodiesel and market development, as well as updates on federal biofuel policy and trade. NDSU…