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Still Waiting Renewable Volume Obligations from EPA

Published November 26, 2021

Pro-biofuel groups are supportive of the Defend the Blend Act. The Renewable Fuels Association thanked House lawmakers for sponsoring the legislation. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper tells the Red River Farm Network he’s anxiously awaiting Renewable Volume Obligations from the EPA.…

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Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor

Published October 8, 2021

Agriculture and biofuel groups have a mostly positive response to the EPA’s recently named agriculture advisor. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is confident Rod Snyder will be a strong advocate for agriculture engagement and collaboration. National Farmers Union…

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Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs

Published August 30, 2021

The White House is in the process of reviewing the EPA’s proposed 2021 Renewable Volume Obligations. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is not clear about the exact language of EPA’s proposal. "We're almost into September 2021 and…

From RFA to Nutrein

Published May 26, 2021

The new government and industry affairs manager for Nutrien is Connor Hamburg. Hamburg has been in a similar role for the Renewable Fuels Association.

EPA Vacates 3 Small Refinery Waivers

Published May 4, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a motion to vacate three small refinery waivers issued during the last 24 hours of the Trump Administration. These three exemptions were given to Sinclair Oil. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper…

Ethanol Can Be Part of the Solution for Infrastructure and Climate Change

Published April 18, 2021

Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper does not think there’s been enough attention paid to biofuels in the conversations surrounding infrastructure or climate policy. "We've been talking with House and Senate agriculture committees and encouraging them that we're picking low…

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Ethanol Industry Competes for Corn

Published April 17, 2021

Due to tight supplies, ethanol plants are competing more than usual for corn. Renewable Fuels Association Chief Economist Scott Richman is hopeful for adequate corn planting conditions and decent weather to replenish supply. Richman also said ethanol prices had been…

The Biofuels Industry Seeks Spot in Infrastructure Discussion

Published April 2, 2021

The American Jobs Plan has a heavy emphasis on electric vehicle infrastructure. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Troy Bredenkamp wants biofuels to also have a place in the infrastructure discussion. "It's disappointing to see what came…

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Biofuels Coalition Prepares for Supreme Court Case

Published March 24, 2021

A biofuels coalition is getting ready to make their case in opposition of small refinery exemptions in front of the Supreme Court next month. The coalition, made up of four groups including the American Coalition for Ethanol and the Renewable…

The Senate Confirms Regan as EPA Administrator

Published March 10, 2021

The Senate confirmed EPA Administrator Michael Regan on a 66 to 34 vote. The confirmation is getting mostly positive feedback from the biofuels industry. In a statement, the American Coalition for Ethanol congratulated Regan and said they look forward to…

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Still Waiting Renewable Volume Obligations from EPA

Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor

Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs

From RFA to Nutrein

EPA Vacates 3 Small Refinery Waivers

Ethanol Can Be Part of the Solution for Infrastructure and Climate Change

Ethanol Industry Competes for Corn

The Biofuels Industry Seeks Spot in Infrastructure Discussion

Biofuels Coalition Prepares for Supreme Court Case

The Senate Confirms Regan as EPA Administrator

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