In California, lower-cost E15 is now just one step away from becoming a legal fuel in California, as the state Senate voted 39–0 on Wednesday to pass Assembly Bill 30. The bill, which would legalize E15 immediately upon the governor’s signature, now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval. California is the only […]
In Missouri, the United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn, and corn farmers are bolstering the U.S. economy and building strong communities, according to a new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Corn grower leaders say they could make an even bigger contribution to the U.S. economy through […]
In Washington, Growth Energy announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency summer E15 waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The waiver allowed for the continued sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol that costs less […]
In Washington, in response to requests from the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to address the States’ concerns about E10 fuel standards by issuing an emergency fuel waiver. Specifically, the agency has waived provisions that would have otherwise made E10 gasoline sold […]
In Washington, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in urging President Trump to permit the nationwide sale of E15 fuel through the 2025 summer driving season and beyond. The move would enhance America’s energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging […]
In Washington, late on Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would uphold the current April 28, 2025, implementation date for allowing E15 year-round in several Midwestern states. The EPA announcement also noted that important negotiations on a legislative solution permanently allowing year-round E15 nationwide are ongoing in Congress. RFA encourages supporters of year-round access to […]
In Washington, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led her colleagues in reintroducing the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. Senator Fischer’s legislation is the only permanent, nationwide solution to unleash the power of year-round E15—fulfilling President Trump’s mandate for energy independence. By allowing the year-round, nationwide sale of […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would give biofuel tax credits to fuel retailers across the state. The report noted that the Indiana Corn Growers Association President Chris Cherry said Senate Bill 254 would help increase demand for corn. “It’s huge for Indiana farmers,” he said. “It helps […]
In Ohio, Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, issued the following statement regarding Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s letter to the EPA to delay E15 expansion. “We are disappointed by Governor DeWine’s decision to delay the expansion of E15 in Ohio. This expansion would have provided immediate benefits to consumers and growers in […]
In Kansas, Kansas Reflector reported that a coalition of agriculture and energy companies requested the Kansas House approve a $5 million annual state tax credit to incentivize reluctant gas station operators to expand distribution of E15 fuel made with homegrown corn or sorghum. Rep. Ken Rahjes asked the House Taxation Committee to consider the “fiscally […]
