Farm to Fly Act Introduced in House

Cindy Zimmerman

The bipartisan Farm to Fly Act was introduced this week in the U.S. House by Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) “to create new, robust markets for American agricultural products and to strengthen domestic energy resources.” The legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Randy …

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Red Trail Energy to Generate Carbon Removal Credits

Cindy Zimmerman

Red Trail Energy (RTE) of North Dakota is partnering with Puro.earth to generate voluntary carbon removal credits and market them through Renewable Products Marketing Group (RPMG). The ethanol plant located in Richardton, ND will be the first and largest production facility to bring third-party verified carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits from bioethanol CO2 capture and storage to the voluntary carbon …

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Ethanol Industry Loses an Advocate

Cindy Zimmerman

A strong advocate for ethanol education among boaters and fishing enthusiasts has died. Brian Sowers of Waverly, Missouri, known as the Voice of Crappie Fishing, passed away suddenly on October 31. He worked with the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), National Corn Growers Association, and Missouri Corn Growers for more than five years helping to promote the use of 10% ethanol …

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Biden Announces Rural Investments at Minnesota Farm

Cindy Zimmerman

President Joe Biden announced new rural investments during a visit to a farm in Minnesota Wednesday. During the visit to Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield, President Biden announced over $5 billion in his Investing in America agenda, including the Inflation Reduction Act, to “advance rural prosperity, economic development, competition, and sustainability.” “We’re investing millions in building a new bioeconomy with …

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House Biofuels Caucus Introduces GREET Act

Cindy Zimmerman

House Biofuels Caucus Co-chairs Dusty Johnson (R-SD) Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) this week introduced the Adopt Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its greenhouse gas modeling for renewable fuels. The Adopt GREET Act would require the EPA to adopt the …

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SAF Stakeholders Urge Administration to Adopt GREET Model

Cindy Zimmerman

Nearly 70 industry stakeholders for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – from ethanol producers and agribusinesses to major airlines – are calling on the Biden Administration to move forward in de-carbonizing aviation by recognizing the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne GREET model under Section 40B(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act. In an open letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the authors …

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ACE Improves Ethanol Today Magazine

Cindy Zimmerman

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has launched an enhanced digital presence for its bimonthly industry trade magazine Ethanol Today and will feature a new look in 2024. The digital edition of Ethanol Today is now fully integrated into the revamped Ethanol.org website, offering new digital advertising opportunities. The organization will also roll out a new cover design and look …

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Biden Team Hitting the Rural Road

Cindy Zimmerman

President Joe Biden and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will travel to Northfield, Minnesota today to visit Dutch Creek Farms and highlight the administration’s investments in rural America and efforts to support local farmers and communities. During the visit, President Biden will announce over $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda – including the Bipartisan Infrastructure …

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ACE Enhances Website and Resources

Cindy Zimmerman

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) recently unveiled a revitalized website, ethanol.org, to serve as a comprehensive resource for all things ethanol. The new online platform aims to enlighten and engage visitors about the benefits of ethanol and its role in being part of the climate solution. The website offers a fresh and modern design, making it easier for visitors …

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Latin American South Dakota Ethanol Tour Wraps

Cindy Zimmerman

A tour this past week allowed stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama to see how ethanol blends have been incorporated in South Dakota as these countries consider implementing ethanol-gasoline blending programs starting in 2024-2025. The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council hosted the tour for the delegation comprised of …

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