Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment

Cindy Zimmerman

Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural equipment. The three-year effort, titled Development and Demonstration of a Low GHG Emissions Hybrid Power Module for Off-Road Vehicles, will develop …

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SD Corn Receives ACE Paul Dana Award

Cindy Zimmerman

The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council received the American Coalition for Ethanol Paul Dana Award this year, in recognition of its creative E15 campaign targeting teenage drivers. ACE created the Marketing Vision Award 15 years ago in memory of Indy Racing League driver Paul Dana, who united the ethanol industry and led efforts to promote ethanol in motorsports on a …

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ACE Kicks Off Conference With Full House

Cindy Zimmerman

The 38th American Coalition for Ethanol annual conference officially kicked off Thursday morning in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with the biggest crowd in a decade, full of enthusiasm for ethanol’s Homefield Advantage. On Wednesday, the ACE board of directors met to elect and re-elect members during the organization’s annual business meeting. New to the board is Zac Griess, Director of …

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More Corn Shows Need for Ethanol Expansion

Cindy Zimmerman

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s August Supply and Demand Estimate calls for sharply higher supplies, greater domestic use and exports, and larger ending stocks, which all highlight the need to remove artificial regulatory barriers that are undercutting demand and constraining market opportunities for both corn and ethanol, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. For 2024/25, larger corn exports are partly …

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Iowa Corn 350 Helps Drive Corn Demand

Cindy Zimmerman

The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol NASCAR race was held this month at the Iowa Speedway with over 40,000 fans gathered to see the power and performance of ethanol “The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR race is an event like no other,” said Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Ralph Lents. “Over half of Iowa’s corn crop is …

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Congress and Industry Recognize RFS 20th Anniversary

Cindy Zimmerman

A bi-partisan, bicameral resolution was introduced in Congress to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its foundational role in strengthening the United States’ energy security, supporting rural communities, and growing the American economy. Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) led the resolution in the House, joined by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), Rep. Nikki …

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New Study Shows Economic Power of U.S. Corn

Cindy Zimmerman

A new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) shows corn farming is a major engine for the U.S. economy, generating $123 billion in total economic output last year, with an estimated contribution of $50 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In 2024, U.S. corn farmers produced 14.9 billion bushels of corn for grain valued at $64.7 …

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Iowa Legislation Threatens Carbon Pipeline

Cindy Zimmerman

Legislation passed this week by the Iowa Senate would effectively ban carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the state meant to help farmers unlock new markets around the world for ultra-low carbon ethanol. “CCS is the key to unlocking massive new demand for ethanol and corn around the world,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw. …

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Corn Growers Urge Ford to Make FFVs

Cindy Zimmerman

Corn growers across the nation are calling on Ford Motor Company to restart production of Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) capable of using up to 85 percent ethanol fuel (E85), and reaffirm its support for rural America. In a joint letter addressed to Ford President and CEO Jim Farley, the National Corn Growers Association and 20 state corn grower groups expressed …

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45Z on the Issues List for ACE Fly-in

Cindy Zimmerman

The 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit was supposed to be implemented this year, but so far the incentive to help make more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has yet to even see proposed guidance to make it happen and ethanol producers are looking for answers. Mark Heckman took part in the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) DC Fly-in last week …

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