During a press conference Tuesday morning, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said the continuing resolution (CR) to be considered this week in Congress will have funding in it for struggling farmers and ranchers. “We can’t do all of it right now but I think what you’ll see reflected in this final package is 10 billion, to start with,” said …
Angie Craig Elected House Ag Ranking Member
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) was elected Tuesday to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, replacing David Scott of Georgia. “I just won my D+1 district by nearly 14 points because my farmers and rural constituents know that I’ll meet them where they’re at, I’ll listen to their concerns and I’ll work with whoever I can to …
Opening Supreme Court Brief Filed on SRE Case
On Monday, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy filed their opening brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Environmental Protection Agency v. Calumet Shreveport Refining. The case seeks to overturn an opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding the proper venue for adjudicating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) denials of several petitions for …
Ethanol Groups Provide 45Z Tax Credit Input
In response to a request from the House Ways and Means Committee, ethanol groups last week provided input on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which was authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act and is scheduled to go into effect next year. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper told the committee that, with the right implementation, 45Z …
Over 500 Stations In MN Now Offer Unleaded 88
Minnesota now has over 500 stations that offer Unleaded 88, also known as E15 or 15% ethanol-blended fuel, according to the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association. “Surpassing 500 stations offering Unleaded 88 is a major milestone and signifies that Unleaded 88, a gasoline fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol, is quickly becoming the ‘new normal’ fuel in Minnesota,” said executive director Brian …
Summit Carbon Wins Permits in MN and ND
Summit Carbon Solutions announced permits granted in Minnesota and North Dakota on Thursday. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) granted a permit for the company’s 28-mile pipeline route through Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, the company received three Class VI sequestration permits from the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC), marking a critical step forward in the Midwest …
USGC and Partners Do Ethanol Testing in Taiwan
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently collaborated with partners in Taiwan on a test drive of motorcycles fueled by 100 percent bioethanol (E100) and E10 gasoline to prove its viability as a sustainable energy source in the transportation sector. The collaboration with Chinese Petroleum Corp Taiwan (CPC), the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Yamaha, marks the first major initiative …
USDA Increases Corn for Ethanol Forecast
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimate for December calls for greater corn use for ethanol, larger exports, and lower ending stocks. Corn used to produce ethanol is raised 50 million bushels to 5.5 billion, based on the most recent data from the Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report and weekly ethanol production data as reported by the Energy Information …
Ethanol Exports Still on Record Pace
U.S. ethanol exports slowed in October but are still on pace to set a record this year. According to the latest update from the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol exports were 3% lower in October, reflecting significant market fluctuations and a heavy concentration of shipments to two primary destinations. Canada maintained its status as the leading export market for the 43rd …
MN Bio-Fuels Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2024 Annual Report last week at an event which included a keynote speech by Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. “As we look at the potential for record ethanol production and exports in 2024, we salute our farmers and ethanol producers for all their hard work this past …