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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.…
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Support Seen for Trade Agreements

Published August 29, 2018

A preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico is considered a positive move for agriculture. Arthur, North Dakota farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says corn growers want the trilateral agreement to help with trade uncertainty. "One…
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Pro-Ethanol Groups Praise Pruitt’s Departure

Published July 6, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says it’s no secret corn farmers were frustrated with EPA Administrator Pruitt’s actions granting waivers for refineries and undermining the Renewable Fuels Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor felt Pruitt strained the Administration’s…
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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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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 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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