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EPA Releases Final E15 Rule

Published May 31, 2019

President Trump kept his promise to farmers. The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule allowing year-round sales of E15 by summer driving season. EPA Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum explained the action will extend…
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EPA Issues More Small Refinery Exemptions

Published March 15, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved five additional 2017 Small Refinery Exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Two more petitions have been received for 2018 exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper told reporters this is an important…
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President Trump Wants Wheeler to Lead the EPA

Published November 19, 2018

President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Wheeler is currently the acting administrator of the agency. Wheeler replaced former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt after Pruitt resigned in July.
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Dicamba Registration Delay Continues

Published October 30, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency is telling university weed specialists a decision on dicamba registration still hasn’t been made. Dicamba registration expires November 9. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says it’s unfortunate for farmers trying to make decisions for next…
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Still Waiting for EPA’s Dicamba Announcement

Published October 18, 2018

Farmers are still waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or not to re-register dicamba. The EPA was expected to make an announcement in August. In a statement, the EPA tells the Red River Farm Network they continue…
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Next Steps for the E15 Rulemaking Process

Published October 10, 2018

There is hope the EPA will publish its final rule on E15 by June 1. Every regulation is developed under different circumstances, but this is a short window of time for the rule. National Corn Growers Association Chairman Kevin Skunes,…
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