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Biofuels Caucus Asks USDA to Include Biofuels in COVID-19 Relief

Published August 8, 2020

The Congressional Biofuels Caucus sent a letter to Congressional leadership on Friday requesting additional resources for the biofuels sector in the next piece of the coronavirus relief legislation. The leaders are still working through the details of the fourth economic…

Klobuchar: Differing Views for Nutrition, Cost and USDA Implementation

Published August 3, 2020

An agreement wasn't reached on a new COVID-19 relief package last week so negotiations will continue this week. When it comes to agriculture, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a few hang-ups in the Senate’s bill: differing views on…

Considering Biofuels Options for Fourth COVID-19 Package

Published August 1, 2020

Lawmakers proposed at least two provisions for biofuels assistance in this next round of COVID-19 relief. "There are different venues the assistance can come through," explained Anne Steckel, senior biofuels advisor, National Farmers Union. "Senators Grassley, Ernst and Klobuchar have…

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Biofuels Industry Seeks Aid Clarity in Stimulus Negotiations

Published August 1, 2020

The biofuels industry is pushing for more clarity and certainty for assistance as the phase four coronavirus stimulus package negotiations continue. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the opening bid from Senators last week was underwhelming. "On one…

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COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Corn Industry

Published July 27, 2020

National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of people hurting right now and the next COVID-19 relief package will provide much-needed assistance. The coronavirus knocked the U.S. corn market’s customers awry. "When our customers hurt,…

COVID-19 Relief: What the Ethanol Industry Wants

Published July 20, 2020

The biofuels industry wants to be included in the next round of federal COVID-19 relief and they just may get it. The HEROES Act, passed in the House, offers at least one solution for the biofuels industry. "There's a program…

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Ag Innovation Campus Project Continues to “Make Progress”

Published July 19, 2020

The air permitting process and engineering plans for the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota are underway. According to Beltrami, Minnesota farmer and Ag Innovation Campus Board Chairman Mike Skaug, the project is making progress, but the COVID-19 pandemic complicated…

ACE Disappointed in the EPA’s 2020 RVO Delay

Published July 2, 2020

The American Coalition for Ethanol is disappointed the Environmental Protection Agency hasn’t issued an interim final rule to increase the Renewable Volume Obligation for 2020 yet. Earlier this year, the coalition asked the EPA to ensure the full 20.09 billion…

CoBank Forecasts U.S. Ethanol Industry Transformation

Published June 20, 2020

Excess ethanol production capacity and reduced demand may force the U.S. ethanol industry to change its business model. According to a new CoBank report, the ethanol industry will need to diversify beyond fuel to include higher margin co-products. The COVID-19…

Oil Refineries Seek Retroactive Small Refinery Waivers

Published June 19, 2020

Oil refineries are asking the EPA for more small refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard. According to the agency, 52 new petitions have been received. This time, the requests are retroactive, ranging from 2011-2018. In response, biofuel supporters said…

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Articles tagged under: biofuels

Biofuels Caucus Asks USDA to Include Biofuels in COVID-19 Relief

Klobuchar: Differing Views for Nutrition, Cost and USDA Implementation

Considering Biofuels Options for Fourth COVID-19 Package

Biofuels Industry Seeks Aid Clarity in Stimulus Negotiations

COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Corn Industry

COVID-19 Relief: What the Ethanol Industry Wants

Ag Innovation Campus Project Continues to “Make Progress”

ACE Disappointed in the EPA’s 2020 RVO Delay

CoBank Forecasts U.S. Ethanol Industry Transformation

Oil Refineries Seek Retroactive Small Refinery Waivers

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