Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Building the Ethanol Infrastructure
Published February 1, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has up to $6.6 million in grant funds to help service stations in the state add higher ethanol blends. The infrastructure funding is for stations that install tanks and equipment for fuel containing at least…Biofuels Industry Disappointed with EPA Decision
Published January 28, 2022
The Renewable Fuels Association tells the Red River Farm Network the association is disappointed with the EPA’s approach to RFS compliance deadlines. With the final rule, CEO Geoff Cooper said EPA just gave itself power to delay implementation of yearly…A Quiet Start to the MN Legislative Session Anticipated
Published January 23, 2022
Aside from dealing with a $7.7 billion budget surplus and $6.8 billion from the American Rescue Plan, Minnesota Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven is expecting a quiet Minnesota legislative session. "We generally start to see bills from different departments showing up…MN Corn Approves Trade and Ethanol Resolutions
Published January 20, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association delegates were engaged in the resolution process ahead of the annual meeting. MCGA supports the federal approval of the year-round use of E-15 and wants Minnesota to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline. "We took…MDA Prepares for Upcoming Legislative Session
Published January 15, 2022
The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session starts at the end of the month. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said the budget surplus will influence the debate. "There's a $7.7 billion surplus and more than $1 billion in American Rescue Plan dollars…Zuzolo: Ethanol Consumption Critical
Published January 15, 2022
Grain traders will continue to monitor ethanol demand. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says proposed ethanol mandates are concerning. "The ethanol mandate issue that the Biden administration is reportedly looking at came out right before the USDA…Reuters: Biden Administration Considers Lowering 2022 Blending Mandate
Published January 12, 2022
According to a Reuters report, the Biden administration is thinking about lowering the 2022 ethanol blending mandate below the 15-billion-gallon target in a final rule. In December, the EPA issued their biofuel blending mandate proposal retroactively cutting ethanol requirements for…USGC Promoting Ag Exports
Published December 20, 2021
U.S. Grains Council Chairman Chad Willis says key markets for grains and byproducts are holding steady. "If you look at this past year, China came on like gangbusters and hopefully we can keep that market going. Our neighbors, Mexico and…One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Published December 9, 2021
Biofuel groups say EPA took a positive step forward in addressing small refinery exemptions with this past week's announcement, but there’s disappointment in the reduction of blending requirements. "First of all, 2020 blending requirements were already adjusted, because of the…