Articles tagged under: RFS

EPA Sued for Small Refinery Waivers

Published May 30, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency is being challenged for granting three small refinery waivers to large processors. A coalition of farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and the Renewable Fuels Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying…
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Growth Energy Responds to RFS Meeting

Published May 9, 2018

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the ethanol and oil…
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A Dynamic Time for Renewable Fuels

Published April 30, 2018

National Farmers Union Biofuels Adviser Anne Steckel describes this as a dynamic time for renewable fuels. The Environmental Protection Agency must release a proposal for the Renewable Fuel Standard, which will likely come out in July. Certain parts of the…
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Pruitt Offers Refinery Waiver Clarity

Published April 24, 2018

In a meeting with farm broadcasters, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt clarified the criteria for refinery waivers. Pruitt says 75,000 gallons or less will qualify. “It’s not subjective in nature, it’s objective. Even if you’re a parent company and…
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A Visit to the White House

Published April 12, 2018

President Trump announced Thursday there will be E15 available in the U.S. year-round. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum attended the White House meeting and shared this update with RRFN. “While it doesn’t represent a signature yet, President Trump was certainly positive…
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A Better Solution

Published April 12, 2018

Arthur, North Dakota farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says the U.S. corn industry wants a better solution in the Renewable Fuel Standard discussions. “We don’t think a Renewable Identification Number (RIN) cap would be good at…
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NDFU Advocating for a Strong Farm Bill

Published April 10, 2018

In a time where farm income is down, farmers are looking for some certainty. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says it’s essential low commodity prices aren’t impacted further. A strong farm bill would help provide some security. "When…
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