MN Corn Matters
In this edition of MN Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson discusses E-15. Click here to hear the update.
Published February 28, 2026
In this edition of MN Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson discusses E-15. Click here to hear the update.Published February 20, 2026
Agriculture and the biofuels industry are anxiously waiting for EPA to release the 2026 and 2027 renewable volume obligations under the RFS. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden said year-round E15 is the next priority. "We need E-15 in this country,…Published February 20, 2026
In Minnesota Corn Matters, Devin Hoffarth, Director of Market Development and Industry Relations, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, recaps another record year of unleaded 88 sales. Click here to learn more.Published January 28, 2026
The year-round availability of E15 or Unleaded 88 is a top priority for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. In this edition of Corn Matters, MCGA Past President Richard Syverson offers insight into the battle over E-15. Click here.Published January 28, 2026
In a campaign-style rally in the Des Moines area, President Donald Trump said the United States is moving into the ‘Golden Age of America.’ The speech walked through Trump’s success stories, including support for year-round E15. He said he trusts…Published January 22, 2026
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says efforts to make year-round E15 sales permanent remain stalled, despite broad support from farm-state lawmakers. Grassley said appropriations bills due by January 30 will not include E15, but an energy council led by Iowa Congressman…Published January 22, 2026
The House is expected to vote on a rule today, allowing the final package of spending bills to come to the floor. To the disappointment of many in farm country, the final language does not include additional farm assistance or…Published January 20, 2026
The House is creating an E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. It will consider the issues related to year-round E15. The council needs to submit its legislative recommendations to Congress no later than February 15, with a bill considered by February…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…Published January 14, 2026
In Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson outlines efforts to advance year-round E15. Click here.Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.