Representatives from state and national corn growers’ associations were among those in attendance at the recently Ag-Auto-Ethanol Work Group Annual Forum in Detroit, Michigan. The forum took a deep dive into environmental issues, future engine technologies and the potential cost-benefit of high-octane low-carbon fuels at the pump.

“This forum is an opportunity to bring together a cross-section of groups which span the entire value chain to talk about the future and provide updates on current research and initiatives,” said National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Renewable Fuels Director Mark Palmer, pictured here addressing the forum. “The collaboration and partnership with these groups continue to be important for the transition to high-octane low-carbon liquid transportation fuels.”

NCGA Renewable Fuels Public Policy Director Kathy Bergren and Julie Busse, NCGA senior communications manager, also presented updates at the meeting on current NCGA projects around high-octane low-carbon fuels and infrastructure. Nebraska farmer and NCGA Chairman Lynn Chrisp also attended the meeting, along with representatives from state corn grower organizations including: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio.