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Still Waiting for EPA’s Dicamba Announcement

Published October 18, 2018

Farmers are still waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or not to re-register dicamba. The EPA was expected to make an announcement in August. In a statement, the EPA tells the Red River Farm Network they continue…

Next Steps for the E15 Rulemaking Process

Published October 10, 2018

There is hope the EPA will publish its final rule on E15 by June 1. Every regulation is developed under different circumstances, but this is a short window of time for the rule. National Corn Growers Association Chairman Kevin Skunes,…

Trump Announces Move Toward Year-Round Sales of E15

Published October 9, 2018

After months of speculation, President Donald Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to allow year-round sales of fuel with up to 15 percent ethanol. Ahead of a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the president met with Republican members of…

A Quick Trump Visit to Iowa Expected this Week

Published October 8, 2018

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst tells the Red River Farm Network discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency on E15 have come a long way. President Trump’s visit to Iowa this week will be quick."We're hopeful when he makes the very important trip…

EPA’s Relationship with the Ethanol Industry

Published October 3, 2018

American Coalition of Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings is pleased with the changes happening at EPA. Jennings says the ethanol industry’s relationship with EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has been positive. "I would also say it couldn't have gotten any worse…

Lawmaker Continues Push for Year-Round E15

Published October 2, 2018

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley tells the Red River Farm Network he’s been impressed with the amount of conversation between USDA, the EPA and the White House on an E15 compromise in the last month. However, Grassley couldn’t confirm if announcement…

NCGA Seeks Action on E15

Published September 14, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes participated in a meeting with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven Tuesday. The Arthur, North Dakota farmer is frustrated by the politics over the year round availability of E15.…

Peterson Introduces Renewable Fuels Act

Published September 10, 2018

House lawmakers want to require the Environmental Protection Agency to reallocate gallons of biofuels lost to small refinery waivers. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson recently introduced a bipartisan bill called “Restoring Our Commitment to the Renewable Fuels Act.”…

E-15 Decision Expected This Week

Published September 3, 2018

During an appearance at the Farm Progress Show, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said President Trump wants to make an announcement on E-15 this week. Trump directed Perdue to meet with Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to come to terms on…

The Path Forward for Dicamba

Published August 17, 2018

NDSU Extension Pesticide Program Specialist Andrew Thostenson says the Environmental Protection Agency is considering ways to manage drift as part of any future dicamba strategy. Thostenson says something needs to change. "Once EPA makes a decision, we're (North Dakota) going to…

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Still Waiting for EPA’s Dicamba Announcement

Next Steps for the E15 Rulemaking Process

Trump Announces Move Toward Year-Round Sales of E15

A Quick Trump Visit to Iowa Expected this Week

EPA’s Relationship with the Ethanol Industry

Lawmaker Continues Push for Year-Round E15

NCGA Seeks Action on E15

Peterson Introduces Renewable Fuels Act

E-15 Decision Expected This Week

The Path Forward for Dicamba

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