Articles tagged under: Ethanol
E-15 is Back for the Summer
Published April 12, 2022
At a POET ethanol facility in Iowa, President Biden made it official. "The EPA is planning to issue an emergency waiver allowing E-15 gasoline to be sold across the United States this summer," said Biden. "On June 1, you won't…Walz: Ethanol is a Bridge to a Carbon-Free Future
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is glad E-15 will be available through the summer driving season. "It's an incredible market for Minnesota and an opportunity to lower fuel costs. It also reduces carbon emissions. None of us made the claim biofuels…E-15 Mandate: A Hard Sell Even in a Supportive Renewable Fuels State
Published April 11, 2022
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association wants the state to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline, but it’s been a tricky goal to accomplish in the legislature this year. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says strong partnerships with fuel…Regan Confirms EPA Considering Summer E15 Use
Published April 6, 2022
In a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing, EPA Administrator Michael Regan indicated the Biden administration is considering allowing the summertime use of E15. "President Biden has indicated correctly, that we're looking at all of the tools in…Clean Fuels Podcast: New Technology Allows Integration of Ethanol into Existing Diesel Engines
Published April 4, 2022
ClearFlame Engine Technologies has developed engine technology that allows heavy-duty trucks and diesel-driven farm equipment to operate on 100 percent plant-based fuel. ClearFlame CEO BJ Johnson is part of the latest Clean Fuels Podcast and highlights this unique engine technology. CleanFlame has…A Push for Higher Blends of Ethanol at MN Fuel Pumps
Published March 21, 2022
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is closely monitoring an effort in the state legislature that would allow year-round use of E15. The petroleum marketers came to the corn growers with a proposal to market higher ethanol blends in the state.…Policy Bills are the Priority
Published March 21, 2022
Any policy bill that isn’t heard by Friday is dead for the rest of the year in the state legislative session. According to Agricultural Lobbyist Bruce Kleven, an effort to get year-round E15 is coming up against Friday’s deadline. "The…Lower Ethanol Production in Last Week
Published March 18, 2022
U.S. ethanol production declined in the last week. According to the Energy Information Administration, fuel ethanol stocks were up nearly three percent. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Jim Emter says ethanol stocks changed as well to 25.9 million barrels.…Corn Growers Approve Resolution to Increase Reference Prices
Published March 12, 2022
Resolutions on ethanol, competitive markets and reference prices were considered during Corn Congress at the Commodity Classic. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray says a resolution by the Minnesota Corn Gowers Association and SDCGA passed. This joint…