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A Ready-Made Solution to High Gas Prices

Published May 14, 2026

Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner said House approval of year-round E15 follows years of industry advocacy. “Washington, D.C. is finally catching up to what drivers in Minnesota already know, which is that E15 is a ready-made solution to…

Legislative Vehicle Sought for E15 Proposal

Published March 9, 2026

Farm state lawmakers are building support for year-round E15. The proposal likely needs to be attached to another must-pass piece of legislation. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner says that it could be the farm bill, but there are…

Biofuels Group Seeks E15 Win

Published January 20, 2026

With an uncertain export situation, Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner says farmers need domestic demand. "E15 year-round nationwide would eat up another two billion bushels of corn," said Werner. "Right now, getting that additional demand domestically is really…

MN Corn Matters

Published June 13, 2025

In this edition of Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner highlights a new initiative for E15. Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Click here.

Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector

Published December 10, 2024

A large supply of corn and soybeans combined with an increased demand for biofuels is raising the expectations of many heading into 2025. With raised expectations, there is also uncertainty. "We had a really successful year," said Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association…

Biofuel Industry Seeks ‘Rules of the Road’

Published October 16, 2024

The Clean Fuel Production tax credit was included in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and is meant to incentivize the production of clean fuels, like ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner said the guidelines…

MN Corn Matters

Published March 3, 2024

Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner joins Corn Matters this week to talk about a recent economic impact report on the ethanol industry in the state.

Lowering the Carbon Intensity Score

Published January 20, 2024

All the ethanol plants that belong to the Minnesota Biofuels Association have committed to have a net-zero or net-negative carbon intensity score by 2050. Executive Director Brian Werner says there are several ways to achieve that goal. "One is doing energy…

MN Corn Matters

Published November 27, 2023

Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner talks about the increase in E15 use this year in the latest Corn Matters.

More Work Ahead for Biofuels

Published October 30, 2023

Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner addressed the Agri-Women’s Harvest of Knowledge Conference in Grand Forks on Friday., highlighting the organization’s work to potential for biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make sure that any clean…

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A Ready-Made Solution to High Gas Prices

Legislative Vehicle Sought for E15 Proposal

Biofuels Group Seeks E15 Win

MN Corn Matters

Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector

Biofuel Industry Seeks ‘Rules of the Road’

MN Corn Matters

Lowering the Carbon Intensity Score

MN Corn Matters

More Work Ahead for Biofuels

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