President Trump approves year-round sales of E15

by | Oct 9, 2018 | 5 Ag Stories, News

This is what we have been waiting for. President Trump announced the plan to allow year-round sales of E15 around the country.

Year-round sales of E15 has been a goal for some time. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says this is the culmination of a lot of hard work and advocacy.

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says increased ethanol production is great news for corn producers and the nation.

Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says Big Oil is still going to try everything it can to stop this.

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says it was a tough battle to get here.

Iowa Farmer and Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director Kelly Nieuwenhuis says as a farmer this news helps stabilize their outlook.

The Environmental Protection Agency will have a 60-day comment period on the change.

Audio: Full Interview with Governor Kim Reynolds.

Audio: Full Interview with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

Audio: Full Interview with Monte Shaw of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.

Audio: Remarks from Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor.