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Legislative Focus: Advancing SAF in Minnesota

Published December 30, 2024

Minnesota's legislative session begins on January 14th. House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Anderson wants to promote and establish more research on sustainable aviation fuel. "There's a plant coming into Moorhead, which is great news," said Anderson. "That hopefully will give…

Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector

Published December 10, 2024

A large supply of corn and soybeans combined with an increased demand for biofuels is raising the expectations of many heading into 2025. With raised expectations, there is also uncertainty. "We had a really successful year," said Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association…

Work to be Done in this Administration and the Next

Published November 17, 2024

In the final days of the Biden administration, the ethanol industry hopes the final guidance on the 45Z tax credit will be released. "We expect it to come out in late January," said Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy. Looking ahead,…

Biofuels Hopeful for Policy Shift Under Trump 2.0

Published November 16, 2024

During President Trump's first term in office, there was more focus on fossil fuels over biofuels. Former National Corn Growers Association CEO John Doggett is curious to see if that changes once Trump is back in office in January. "It…

Cali E15 Bill Will Not be Heard in Special Session

Published October 8, 2024

The California State Senate will not take up a proposal to speed up the state’s move to a 15 percent ethanol blend. A bill that would have required the California Air Resources Board to expedite its review of a move…

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MN Corn Matters

Published August 21, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made a recent stop in Minnesota to announce grants for biofuels infrastructure grants. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson joins Corn Matters this week to highlight the impact for the ethanol industry and corn…

New SAF Guidelines Too Strict Says Corn Growers

Published May 3, 2024

The Department of Treasury’s announcement limiting corn-based ethanol’s contribution to sustainable aviation fuel has drawn concern from corn farmers throughout the Northern Plains. For North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch, the guidelines are too restricting on an area…

Friendly Fuel Saves For Consumers

Published April 23, 2024

South Dakota Corn is busy at work on behalf of corn growers throughout the state whether it's the Corn Growers Association advocating for policy issues, or the Corn Utilization Council working to maximize the value of checkoff dollars. Director of…

Public Input Sought for Pipeline Project

Published March 26, 2024

The North Dakota Public Service Commission has scheduled a series of hearings to get public input on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. The hearings will be April 22 in Mandan; May 24 in Wahpeton and June 4 in Linton.…

EPA Decision Questioned

Published March 22, 2024

With the EPA's new standards for vehicle emissions, the agency expects electric vehicle sales to account for over 50 percent of total vehicle sales by 2032. Ag groups voiced concern over the impact on the infrastructure and Rural America. Minnesota…

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Legislative Focus: Advancing SAF in Minnesota

Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector

Work to be Done in this Administration and the Next

Biofuels Hopeful for Policy Shift Under Trump 2.0

Cali E15 Bill Will Not be Heard in Special Session

MN Corn Matters

New SAF Guidelines Too Strict Says Corn Growers

Friendly Fuel Saves For Consumers

Public Input Sought for Pipeline Project

EPA Decision Questioned

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