Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Iowa Farmers Holding Trump Accountable for RFS
Published September 27, 2019
The ethanol industry is still waiting to hear from the Trump administration on a Renewable Fuels Standard announcement. At issue are small refinery waivers. Primghar, Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhius wants the Trump administration to reallocate lost gallons and says farmers…Doggett: Ethanol Slowdown Impacting Corn Supply/Demand
Published September 20, 2019
Over 15 ethanol plants across the Midwest have announced closures in recent months, while many others are cutting production. During the slowdown, corn and ethanol organizations are awaiting final word from the Trump Administration on if ethanol gallons lost as…Wheeler Discounts Ethanol Demand Destruction
Published September 20, 2019
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler spent time in front of a congressional committee Thursday. At that hearing, Wheeler said the ethanol industry has not faced demand destruction due to the small refinery waivers. Wheeler also said he did not know when…Ethanol Groups Eager to Hear a Solution for Small Refinery Exemptions
Published September 18, 2019
Ethanol supporters are eager to hear from President Trump on what will be done to address small refinery exemptions. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recapped a recent White House meeting. "We went in (to the meeting) with a simpler plan. If…Renewable Fuel Negotiations Continue
Published September 13, 2019
Negotiations continue between President Trump, lawmakers and the biofuels industry. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he's been involved with the reallocation of waived ethanol. "I thought it would be done by now." Grassley says he is optimistic a compromise can…Ag Awaits Ethanol Announcement
Published September 9, 2019
President Donald Trump reportedly met with farm leaders Friday afternoon to discuss his biofuels proposal. Reuters is saying this proposal would increase the biofuel requirements for 2020. While few details are available, the agriculture industry is saying the plan does…Lawsuit Filed Against ADM
Published September 6, 2019
An energy trading firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland, claiming ADM manipulated the cash ethanol price. AOT Holdings is seeking damages of up to $6.3 million.Walz, Noem Offer Input to Administration on Small Refinery Waivers
Published September 4, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem have sent a joint-letter to President Donald Trump, offering input on ethanol and the small refinery waivers. Trump has said he will soon release a package of ethanol initiatives to…Ethanol Industry Not Impressed with Brazil’s Raised Import Quota
Published September 3, 2019
Brazil is raising its quota on U.S. ethanol imports under the tariff rate quote to nearly 750 million liters per year. The U.S. ethanol industry isn’t pleased with the increase, saying the trade barrier needed to be completely removed between…