Ethanol
NCGA serves as a leading voice for ethanol on Capitol Hill and across the country. In addition to influencing energy policy, NCGA continues to educate consumers about the benefits of using ethanol. There’s no question ethanol is here to stay. And as the industry continues to grow, NCGA will continue to enhance and expand opportunities for corn growers within this invaluable market.
Study Finds Beef, Dairy Farm Profits Rose Since RFS Expansion
Economic conditions have improved for beef and dairy farmers since the implementation of the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard in 2007, according to a new study by Texas A&M University and Doane Advisory Services. “For years, corn farmers have understood that we have the ability to supply both growing ethanol and livestock producers simultaneously without negatively impacting these valued customers,” said NCGA President Bart Schott. “With advances in both seed and farming...
Ethanol Roadmap
Five Ways to Enhance Ethanol’s Role as a Homegrown, Renewable Fuel The U.S. ethanol industry stands as an example of the imagination, ingenuity and perseverance of the American entrepreneurial spirit. It is an industry that has met many challenges over the past several decades and turned these challenges into opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Working with the ethanol industry, NCGA spearheaded the development of an Ethanol Roadmap that provides a look at the challenges faced...
Ethanol and Indirect Land Use
A study published in the July 2011 Biomass and Bioenergy Journal on indirect land use change (ILUC) due to biofuels production indicates that the real impact of U.S. biofuels production on ILUC domestically and internationally is negligible or nonexistent. The study, “Indirect land use change for biofuels: Testing predictions and improving analytical methodologies” was coauthored by Drs. Seungdo Kim and Bruce E. Dale of Michigan State University. Click here for the article...
Issue Brief: Ethanol
Overview As part of a comprehensive domestic energy strategy, corn ethanol helps to diversify America’s fuel supply, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and foster a more vibrant economy. Ethanol has become an essential component of the U.S. motor fuel market. Today, ethanol is blended into more than 90 percent of the nation’s fuel, and is sold virtually from coast to coast and border to border. The U.S. industry supports over 400,000 jobs around the country and contributes $53.6...
Say Yes to Tested E15
We agree with those who believe that American drivers should not be exposed to fuel blends that are untested and are possibly unsafe. That’s why the National Corn Growers Association and its 35,000 members strongly support the EPA’s approval of E15 for motor vehicles – a fuel blend that has been thoroughly tested. The Research In September 2010, the automotive engineering firm Ricardo found that moving from 10 percent ethanol in gasoline to 15 percent will mean little, if...
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