Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Trump Announces Move Toward Year-Round Sales of E15
Published October 9, 2018
After months of speculation, President Donald Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to allow year-round sales of fuel with up to 15 percent ethanol. Ahead of a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the president met with Republican members of…E15 Announcement Could Come Soon
Published October 3, 2018
An announcement regarding E15 could come this week. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 9 and use the occasion to announce the approval of year-round availability of 15 percent ethanol blends. Growth Energy CEO…EPA’s Relationship with the Ethanol Industry
Published October 3, 2018
American Coalition of Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings is pleased with the changes happening at EPA. Jennings says the ethanol industry’s relationship with EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has been positive. "I would also say it couldn't have gotten any worse…E15 Announcement Anticipated
Published October 1, 2018
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Council Bluffs, Iowa October 9 and use the occasion to announce the approval of year-round availability of 15 percent ethanol blends. In return, restrictions will be made to the market for renewable identification…Lawmakers Push for E15
Published September 19, 2018
More than 20 House members have signed off on a letter to EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, encouraging approval for the year-round use of E15. Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem lead the Biofuels Caucus and…NCGA Seeks Action on E15
Published September 14, 2018
National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes participated in a meeting with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven Tuesday. The Arthur, North Dakota farmer is frustrated by the politics over the year round availability of E15.…NFU Fly-In Takes Place This Week
Published September 9, 2018
The National Farmers Union will host 350 members in Washington D.C. for their 2018 Fall Legislative Fly-In this week. During their time in the capitol city, farmers and ranchers from around the country will meet with Trump administration officials and…E-15 Decision Expected This Week
Published September 3, 2018
During an appearance at the Farm Progress Show, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said President Trump wants to make an announcement on E-15 this week. Trump directed Perdue to meet with Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to come to terms on…Grassley Says EPA’s Wheeler ‘Trying to Find Balance’
Published August 15, 2018
Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler met with agriculturalists in Iowa on Tuesday to discuss ethanol. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley attended the meeting and tells reporters Wheeler answered questions. "There's only one thing you can say for certain, the idea…