Veteran agriculture leaders concerned about the future of the nation and its food producers have launched Restore American Agriculture, a new effort formed to press Congress and the Administration for a serious response to the farm crisis. Jon Doggett, former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, said they are urging members of Congress to listen to the voices of …
Grains Council Honors Krissek
Greg Krissek, CEO Emeritus of the Kansas Corn Commission and Kansas Corn Growers Association, was honored for his 15 years of service to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) during its 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in Milwaukee, WI last month. Krissek was first introduced to the Council through his work as a staff member of Kansas Corn …
NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 Promotes E15
The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR Cup Series was held over the weekend, with over 1,800 Iowa Corn Grower Association members and their families watching Ty Gibbs take the victory fueled with a 15% ethanol fuel blend – Unleaded 88 or E15. “The energy that overtakes Iowa Speedway during the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol NASCAR race …
DWFI Wrapping up Carbon Markets Validation Research
Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Energy tapped the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska to tackle the critical challenge of scientifically validating carbon sequestration in Midwest corn and soybean production. In a new Water for Food podcast, DWFI Director of Research Christopher Neale said the $3 million project at the intersection of …
White House Includes E15 in Funding Request
Ethanol supporters were pleased to see the Trump administration include passage of legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 in its $87.6 billion supplemental spending request to “address urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in addition to other critical needs such as…supporting hardworking American farmers.” The supplemental request to Congress from Russel Vought, director of the Office of …
New Study Shows Benefits of Biofuels Expansion
A new S&P Global Energy study released today shows how expanded biofuel markets are a catalyst for agriculture, revitalizing farm communities, stabilizing farm incomes, and providing both food and energy security. Commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), the research, titled “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst,” offers a detailed, evidence‑based assessment of agriculture’s future and presents a …
Ethanol Supporters Set Record Straight on E15
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chair of the biofuels caucus and original sponsor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues at a press conference Tuesday urging Congress to lower prices at the pump for consumers and increase much-needed market access for ag producers by passing the bill that will allow year-round access …
Ethanol Advocates Storm the Hill
Members of the Renewable Fuels Association and other ethanol advocacy groups gathered in Washington D.C. this week to push for passage of long-awaited legislation to eliminate restrictions on year-round sales of E15, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which is on the House calendar for consideration Wednesday. RFA also sent a letter to all members of the House …
Diverse Coalition Urges E15 Action as Small Faction Opposes
A broad coalition of agriculture, biofuels, fuel refiner and retailer interests is urging Congress to include a bipartisan amendment to the farm bill that would allow year-round sales of E15 and provide targeted reforms to the Small Refinery Exemption process under the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to lawmakers, the coalition said the amendment is a pragmatic, market-based solution …
Groups Urge Reasonable Guidelines for Aviation Tax Credits
Over 20 agricultural and biofuels groups sent a letter this week to administration officials urging them to establish reasonable guidelines that will allow farmers to benefit from the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit, which is designed to facilitate the sale of ethanol and other biofuels in the aviation sector. The letter was sent to officials at Treasury, the Department …