Articles tagged under: Lisa Richardson
Richardson No Longer Leading South Dakota Corn
Published July 23, 2021
The long-time leader of South Dakota Corn, Lisa Richardson, has resigned. At this time, it is unclear why Richardson has stepped away. The organization has hired former South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Mike Jaspers as an interim director. In a statement,…What Will Happen With Renewable Volume Obligations?
Published June 28, 2021
Following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson is watching to see how the Biden administration handles Renewable Volume Obligations. "We have a 15 billion gallon Renewable Fuel Standard. We are still…RFS Uncertainty Lingers in the New Administration
Published March 25, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the Renewable Fuel Standard will be a priority for the agency, but South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson says how the EPA responds to the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on small refinery…Retroactive Waiver Relief Concerns SD Corn Industry
Published August 6, 2020
According to a Reuters report, the U.S. Department of Energy is recommending partial relief for oil refiners applying for retroactive waivers from the Renewable Fuel Standard. There are nearly 60 pending retroactive waiver requests for 2011 to 2018 at the…Fordyce to Take Questions About CFAP
Published June 2, 2020
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association is hosting a conference call with Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce and South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. South Dakota Corn Executive Director Lisa Richardson says Fordyce will address the implementation of the Coronavirus…New Conference Addresses Infrastructure Needs
Published March 12, 2020
The Northern Commodity Transportation Conference is encouraging agriculture to look at infrastructure needs and solutions. Crookston, Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault says county roads need fixed. "Usually the biggest discussion on a township level is how much gravel we're going to…One for the Record Books
Published December 23, 2019
South Dakota Corn CEO Lisa Richardson says this past year is one for the record books; Mother Nature brought more moisture to the state than ever before. "We had lots of moisture in September, an unprecedented amount. We are hoping…Richardson: EPA Announcement “Step in Right Direction”
Published October 4, 2019
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson agrees, the EPA's renewable fuels announcement is a step in the right direction. "It is our understanding the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations could increase 1.3 billion gallons as a result." EPA…Uncertainty Continues to Challenge Farmers
Published June 3, 2019
Prevent plant, the Market Facilitation Program 2.0 and the recent E15 announcement were on the agenda as South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson met with farmers Friday afternoon. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson attended the meeting and…