Articles tagged under: Ethanol
New Study Highlights Climate Benefits of Corn Ethanol
Published January 26, 2021
A new study highlights the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of corn ethanol. Scientists from Harvard, Tufts University and Environmental Health and Engineering Inc., published a report looking at ethanol’s carbon footprint, noting the benefits are undervalued, because too many regulatory…MDA Budget Proposal Focuses on Biofuels, Meat Processing and Conservation
Published January 26, 2021
The Minnesota Agriculture Department’s budget proposal has a three-percent increase from the previous biennium. With the additional funds, Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says the department wants to build on two areas, starting with a $4 million investment in E15…EPA Takes Action on Small Refinery Exemptions and the Renewable Fuel Standard
Published January 18, 2021
The EPA is moving forward with four actions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and E15. To be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the EPA will seek public comments on requests from refiners and oil state governors to…Biofuels Groups Respond to Possibility of EPA Granting Small Refinery Exemptions
Published January 14, 2021
With less than one week left in office for the Trump administration, the biofuels industry is closely watching the EPA for any move made on small refinery exemptions. The Trump administration is expected to approve many pending 2019 small refinery…Ethanol and DDG Exports Decline, But Above Year-Ago Levels
Published January 9, 2021
U.S. ethanol exports for November decreased ten percent to 113 million gallons. However, this is six percent above year-ago levels for the same time frame. Global year-to-date exports of U.S. ethanol totals 1.2 billion gallons. Shipments to Canada were fractionally…Lawmaker Wants Ag to Be Engaged in Energy for ND Session
Published January 4, 2021
North Dakota State Representative Mike Brandenburg says an effort to bring more wind power to North Dakota may impact a proposed soy crush facility and ethanol production. "Xcel and Great River (Energy) are looking at moving the DC inverter into…Biofuels Industry “Patiently Waiting” for COVID-19 Relief
Published December 10, 2020
The biofuels industry would like to be considered for any new COVID relief, but Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the industry will need to wait patiently. "This is a very high-level, critical conversation with factors and elements outside of…Stahl Named President of SD Corn Growers Association
Published December 10, 2020
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association elected new leadership during their annual business meeting. Bridgewater, South Dakota farmer Scott Stahl will take over as president on January 1. "It's an exciting time to be in agriculture and to represent the…Grassley: Positive Biofuels Outlook Going Into New Administration
Published December 3, 2020
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters Democratic lawmakers in Congress from Midwestern states should have influence with President-elect Biden when it comes to biofuels policy. "I think we're going into the new administration politically and judicially in a strong position,…