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A Tight Timeline to Finalize E15 Rule

Published May 2, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency has less than one month to finalize a rule allowing year-round E15 by the summer driving season. Growth Energy Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley says it’s a tight timeframe. "The EPA has committed to having…

Environmental Benefits of Ethanol Touted

Published April 3, 2019

A new USDA study indicates ethanol is having a significant impact on green house gas emissions. The last study of this kind, which was released in 2010, found greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol were 21 percent lower than from…

EPA Proposal Offers Year-Round E15, Reforms RIN Markets

Published March 13, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule Tuesday afternoon that would allow retailers to sell E15 year-round. The proposed rule would also reform the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) markets. The National Corn Growers Association and the U.S. ethanol…

What a Difference a Year Makes

Published March 3, 2019

This year's Commodity Classic was a bit calmer for Arthur, North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes. A year ago, Skunes was president of the National Corn Growers Association and the relationship with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was on shaky ground. “We’re…

Holding Wheeler Accountable for an E15 Commitment

Published February 18, 2019

As the Senate considers Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says there are still unknowns on the progress of year-round E15 availability. "This is just the beginning of the implementation. The EPA has to…

MN Ethanol Sales Surge

Published February 13, 2019

2018 was a record-breaking year for the Minnesota ethanol industry. According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, more than 59 million gallons of E15 were sold this past year. That nearly triples the sales level seen in 2017. The number…

NDFU Asks Trump Administration to Honor E15 Commitment

Published January 31, 2019

The North Dakota Farmers Union is asking President Trump to honor a commitment to allow year-round sales of E15. The Environmental Protection Agency recently said it lacks the authority to reinstate requirements lost after the administration granted ethanol production waivers…

Wheeler Addresses E15 at Senate Confirmation Hearing

Published January 17, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency acting administrator Andrew Wheeler has been nominated to lead the agency. During a Senate confirmation hearing, Wheeler emphasized the importance of certainty. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds asked Wheeler about the process of finalizing the E15 rule.…

Ag Groups Continue to Push for Year-Round E15

Published December 27, 2018

In October, President Trump announced plans for year-round sales of fuel with up to 15 percent ethanol. Current laws do not allow for sales of E15 from June 1 to September 15 due to regulations in the Clear Air Act."Having…

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Holding Wheeler Accountable for an E15 Commitment

MN Ethanol Sales Surge

NDFU Asks Trump Administration to Honor E15 Commitment

Wheeler Addresses E15 at Senate Confirmation Hearing

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