Sales of Unleaded 88, an ethanol-blended fuel that has been the focus of Minnesota Corn’s ethanol-promotion campaigns in recent years, have reached record levels in the state.
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Biofuel infrastructure grant program opens
A Minnesota Corn-supported state biofuel infrastructure grant program that will further boost sales of higher ethanol blends by helping more retailers offer them has begun accepting proposals.
Read more >MCGA VP: Maintain robust Renewable Fuel Standard
Above: On Tuesday, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Vice President Richard Syverson testified to federal officials about how the proposed 2020, 2021 and 2022 Renewable Volume Obligation proposals could affect Minnesota corn farmers.
Read more >USDA committed to biofuel grant program, under secretary says
Above: Congresswoman Angie Craig speaks during a roundtable discussion about biofuels on Dec. 17 at the farm of Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Rob Tate.
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Read more >Proposed retroactive RVO cuts deeply disappointing to MN farmers
Today, after months of speculation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally announced plans to reduce the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) from the statutorily outlined — and previously finalized — 15 billion gallons to 12.5 billion gallons for corn ethanol.
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