Articles tagged under: E15
Minnesota Delegates Ready for Sessions at AFBF Convention
Published January 11, 2021
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap is anxious for this week's delegate session at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. "There's a lot of important issues in policy right now. We're not that far away from a new…New MN Corn Growers Association Leaders Focus on E15
Published October 2, 2020
Advancing E15 is one priority for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s new president and board chairman. President Tim Waibel raises corn, soybeans and hogs near Courtland, Minnesota. "The biggest goal is likely getting E15 implemented in this next year and…Trump Tweets E15 Provision Over Weekend
Published September 13, 2020
President Trump tweeted over the weekend the ethanol industry would be allowed to use the 10 percent ethanol pumps for the 15 percent blend. The decision is subject to state approval. In response, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst tweeted this was…E15 Bill Heard in Minnesota House
Published March 3, 2020
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee heard a bill Tuesday that would increase the state’s ethanol standard from a ten percent blend to 15 percent. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Stu Lourey spoke in favor of the bill, saying farmers…MN Lawmakers Considering State Ethanol Boost
Published February 27, 2020
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation to increase Minnesota’s biofuel standard to 15 percent ethanol. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr explains. "Certainly we've laid the groundwork with the infrastructure we've been building. E15 isn't a new product. We've…Trump Addresses Farmers and Renewable Fuel Industry
Published June 12, 2019
President Donald Trump came to Council Bluffs, Iowa to promote the new year-round availability of E15. Trump promised to defend American farmers and farm income will rise. "Within a year-and-a-half, I would say you would be in the best position…Trump to Visit Midwest Tuesday
Published June 10, 2019
President Trump will be in Council Bluffs, Iowa Tuesday to visit an ethanol plant. The president is expected to discuss the year-round availability of 15 percent ethanol blends and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is expected to join…Next Step for Year-Round E15: Implementation
Published June 3, 2019
Now that the EPA has an E15 rule, implementation is the focus. National Farmers Union Fuels Advisor Anne Steckel says there will be some ramp up time needed. "We need to continue talking to retailers about the benefits of it…A Tight Timeline to Finalize E15 Rule
Published May 2, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency has less than one month to finalize a rule allowing year-round E15 by the summer driving season. Growth Energy Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley says it’s a tight timeframe. "The EPA has committed to having…