Articles tagged under: Minnesota Corn Growers Association
E-15 Mandate: A Hard Sell Even in a Supportive Renewable Fuels State
Published April 11, 2022
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association wants the state to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline, but it’s been a tricky goal to accomplish in the legislature this year. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says strong partnerships with fuel…Corn Matters
Published April 1, 2022
In this week’s Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Bryan Biegler has an update from a Washington D.C. Fly-In. Hear more about Minnesota Corn's policy priorities in this week's update.Corn Matters
Published March 28, 2022
In this week’s Corn Matters, U.S. Grains Council Chairman Chad Willis recaps the recent Trade School event. Hear more about market development and more in this week's update.A Push for Higher Blends of Ethanol at MN Fuel Pumps
Published March 21, 2022
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is closely monitoring an effort in the state legislature that would allow year-round use of E15. The petroleum marketers came to the corn growers with a proposal to market higher ethanol blends in the state.…Corn Matters
Published March 19, 2022
In this week’s Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association member and Vance Johnson has more details about a soil health demonstration site by the farm at Breckenridge, Minnesota. Johnson is a recipient of an innovation grant. Hear more about the project…Corn Congress Passes Resolution Supporting Ethanol Blends
Published March 14, 2022
Corn Congress wrapped up on Saturday at the Commodity Classic. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says one resolution considered by corn growers this past week addressed higher ethanol blends. "We are reiterating the support we have for…Speaking Out for Ethanol
Published March 9, 2022
With the Biden administration’s decision to ban Russian oil imports, the case is being made for homegrown energy. "As corn growers, we need to speak up and say how important it is to have that E15 blend for summer months,"…Corn Matters
Published March 7, 2022
In this week's Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Bryan Biegler recaps the association's Day on the Hill event, including a push for year-round E15.Corn Matters
Published January 24, 2022
Minnesota's corn growers helped fund a study looking at the cause of high fertilizer prices and the impact tariffs have on those prices. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Vice President Richard Syverson has more in this week's Corn Matters.