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Year-round E15 could help boost domestic corn demand

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says finalizing year-round access to E15 is another way to boost domestic demand for corn. Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells Brownfield, “For every 1% that goes into ethanol, higher than the E10, it’s about 400... Read More.

IL corn growers focused on year-round E15

The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) says the organization is focused on completing its push for year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says in these times of increased scrutiny on cost-savings, higher blends of ethanol are common... Read More.

Skor says the time is now to authorize year-round E15

The CEO of Growth Energy says there’s been some positive signals in Congress for a federal E15 solution. Emily Skor tells Brownfield bipartisan legislation that would allow year-round sales of E15 has been introduced in the House and Senate. “They have reintroduced our bill... Read More.

Avian flu spread happening year-round

The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has become year-round. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says until two years ago, most instances of the virus within commercial flocks occurred during spring and fall migration. “The past two years have been odd... Read More.

Trump admin: year-round E15 for 8 Midwest states to move forward

The U.S. EPA says it will allow year-round E15 to be sold in eight Midwestern states starting in April. Starting April 28, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin will be allowed to sell 15% ethanol blended gasoline, a request granted... Read More.

Ohio Corn and Wheat wants a fix for year-round E-15

Ag groups across the country are optimistic year-round E-15 will become a reality in 2025. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, says it’s been a long time coming. “It’s just been this question mark of how we can get... Read More.

Ethanol industry eyeing March for year-round E15 legislation

U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says it’s very possible language for year-round E-15 could be included in the March Continuing Resolution. “In December, we kicked that can down the road until March 15,” he says.  “We have another opportunity in March to hook... Read More.

Another push for year-round E-15

A bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Congress that would allow year-round E-15.  Kenneth Hartmann, an Illinois farmer and president of the National Corn Growers Association says the goal is to get that bill signed into law.  “We know that the administration, from... Read More.

Year-round E15 legislation reintroduced into Congress

The push for year-round E15 continues. On Thursday, the bicameral, bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 was reintroduced into the 119th Congress. If passed, the bill would remove seasonal restrictions from those who sell, market or purchase ethanol blends up... Read More.