The American Coalition for Ethanol presented its Grassroots Award this year to Randy Gard, COO, Bosselman Enterprises. The strength of ACE is in our collective grassroots members and ACE provides this award to devoted individuals who work behind the scenes to advance the cause of ethanol. In addition to behind-the-scenes work with USDA on the HBIIP program and being involved …
Researchers Work to Fight Bad Bacteria in Ethanol Plants
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a way to use genetically modified baker’s yeast to prevent contamination by unwelcome bacteria in ethanol plants, one of the leading causes of plant shut downs. “These bacteria are found everywhere in the environment, especially on plant material. They are actually responsible for the fermentation of vegetables to make products like sauerkraut …
Go Gophers With Unleaded 88
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) has teamed up with Gopher Sports Properties to offer football fans in the state a chance to win a $888 Holiday Station Store gift card each time the Minnesota Golden Gophers win a game in this season. “As we get ready for another successful Gopher football season, MN Bio-Fuels is happy to partner with …
Summit Carbon Evaluating SD Supreme Court Ruling
The South Dakota Supreme Court dealt a blow to Summit Carbon Solutions Thursday in a ruling that sends its claim to be a common carrier back to the lower court. The designation as a common carrier is necessary to use eminent domain to survey on private property. Summit Carbon said in a statement it is “evaluating the South Dakota Supreme …
ACE Honors HBIIP Program Manager
As USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack was handing out Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grants in Minnesota on Friday, the manager of that program was being honored by the American Coalition for Ethanol at their annual meeting in Omaha, where the Secretary had been just the day before. Jeff Carpenter, who has managed the HBIIP program under USDA Rural Development …
Canadian Rail Dispute Threatens Ethanol Industry
The Renewable Fuels Association has signed on to a letter from U.S. agricultural supply chain interests to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking him to take action to ensure railroad operations continue to prevent serious damage to the Canadian and U.S. economies. Canada’s two largest railroads, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National, are in a labor dispute that threatens …
Christianson Receives Highest Honor from ACE
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) presented its highest honor, the Merle Anderson Award, to John Christianson, managing partner of Christianson & Associates, PLLP. The award was presented at the organization’s 37th annual conference last week in Omaha by ACE Board President Dave Sovereign, Golden Grain Energy, and board secretary Ron Alverson, Dakota Ethanol. Christianson has been a dedicated supporter …
ACE Concludes 37th Annual Conference
The American Coalition for Ethanol concluded its 37th annual conference on Friday after a fast-paced day and a half of information and networking for the ethanol industry. “I think folks were energized to hear from the Secretary of Agriculture,” said ACE CEO Brian Jennings at the end of the event. “His unwavering commitment to getting some of these details right …
Summit Carbon Continues to Make Progress
Summit Carbon Solutions continues to make progress on the pipeline project that has a footprint in five states. Summit Carbon CEO Lee Blank told attendees at the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) annual meeting this week that he believes the project will get to completion. “I know what this pipeline means to the ethanol industry today, and I know what …
ACE Wants Corn Ethanol to be the Gold Standard
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 37th annual conference kicked off in Omaha Wednesday with the theme “The Gold Standard.” “To future-proof our industry, steps must be taken to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,” said ACE CEO Brian Jennings in his opening remarks. “That’s precisely what ethanol producers have been doing; innovating, optimizing, and becoming more efficient. During this time, …