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Ethanol + Electric Vehicles Ethanol is a Climate Solution NCGA's Sustainability ReportNational poll shows adults primarily blame inflation and crude oil prices for the increase in food prices.
Ethanol Facts - July 2022 Ethanol and Marine Engines July 2020 Ethanol Opens the Door July 2020 Small Engine Ethanol April 2019 Winterization Infographic Thanksgiving InfographicToday, nearly every gallon of gasoline in the U.S. contains a minimum of 10% ethanol derived from corn.
Renewable fuels, such as corn ethanol, are an immediate climate change solution. As a low-carbon, clean energy source and an affordable, homegrown fuel, ethanol serves as a critical pathway for agriculture and rural America to contribute to a sustainable future.
U.S. corn farmers believe so strongly in the case for higher blends of ethanol, because of corn ethanol’s ability to improve engine performance and reduce environmental impacts, all at a lower cost to consumers. Corn farmers work tirelessly to ensure consumers have a future choice at the fuel pump that delivers all the benefits possible through fuels blended with higher volumes of ethanol.
Whether it’s backing the market access provided by the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) or expanding the marketplace with higher blends of ethanol, like E15, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is working for America’s corn farmers to increase ethanol use.
Each year, roughly 30% of field corn goes into fuel ethanol. Ethanol is the second-largest customer for U.S. corn. Corn ethanol is uniquely positioned to play a larger role in the future of transportation fuels.
The ethanol industry has had a substantial impact on the economic vitality of rural communities, especially in America’s heartland, where the majority of the nation’s corn ethanol plants are located. Short transportation distances and local investment have led to most ethanol facilities being centrally located in the United States, providing more economic independence and energy security to our country while supporting local jobs.
Ethanol production is a domestic energy industry, creating jobs and economic vitality all across America—especially in rural areas of the nation.
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In 2019, the U.S. ethanol industry helped support nearly 349,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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Ethanol contributed more than $43 billion to the Gross Domestic Product and added $23.3 billion to household income.
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This generated more than $10 billion in tax revenue for federal, state and local governments.
To unlock improved performance in future auto engines, automakers will require consumer access to higher octane fuels at retail gas stations. Corn farmers, just like all Americans, want access to the lowest cost, most efficient, environmentally friendly, and safe motor fuels available. Corn ethanol is uniquely positioned as it is the only option that checks all of these boxes today. Ethanol is a commercially available, high-octane, low-carbon, affordable source of octane that stands ready to reliably supply the U.S. motor fuel market with a homegrown fuel. Studies have shown that in order to optimize the performance of future engines, a high-octane fuel could utilize between 20%-40% ethanol compared to the 10%-15% blends standard across the U.S. today. The move to higher octane fuels will not occur overnight, but it is NCGA’s stance that we must move quickly to plant the seeds for future ethanol demand that will positively impact farmers for decades to come.
Learn more about the various benefits of high-octane low-carbon fuel below.
- Today’s Fuel for Tomorrow’s Future
- Environmental Benefits of High-Octane Low-Carbon Fuel
- Why High-Octane Low-Carbon Fuel?
Learn more at ncga.com/octane
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NCGA Joins Secretary Perdue Supporting Higher Blends of EthanolNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) First Vice President Chris Edgington, along with...
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Reaching Retailers to Foster the Adoption of Higher Ethanol BlendsThe American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has been a leader in retailer education when it comes...
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American Coalition for Ethanol and Fuel Ethanol Workshop Focus on the Future of BiofuelsLooking ahead to the future and setting plants up for success were the primary subjects...
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Peterson Effort to Address RFS Waivers Moves ForwardThe House Committee on Energy and Commerce Tuesday released legislation containing provisions of...
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NCGA: Denial of Gap-Year Waiver Petitions Positive, Pending Current-Year Waivers Yet to be AddressedThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today welcomed the Environmental Protection...
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Brazil Tariff Rate Quota for Ethanol Extended for 90 DaysAfter expiring on August 31 and a 20 percent tariff was temporarily applied to all U.S. ethanol,...
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Brummette Joins NCGA Washington OfficeRosy Brummette has joined NCGA’s Washington, D.C. office as Manager of Public Policy for Market...
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Ethanol Coalition Welcomes Reports of ‘Gap-Year’ Waiver Petition Denials, Denounces Refiners’ Supreme Court PetitionThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), Farmers Union...
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Expanding Access to Higher Blends through Pump InfrastructureBuilding out the infrastructure needed for future mid-level blends of ethanol continues to be a...
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NCGA Submits Comments on EPA Vehicle Test Fuel RuleThe National Corn Growers Association today submitted comments to the Environmental Protection...
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Virtual Town Hall Features NCGA Corn Board MemberThe AgTalks virtual town hall discussion continued today in conjunction with what would have...
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NCGA Mid-Year Report Offers Look at Efforts to Help Corn Farmers Meet the Challenges of 2020Despite marketing and economic challenges and a pandemic, farmer leaders of National Corn...
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NCGA Submits Fueling Regulations Comments to EPAThe National Corn Growers Association this week submitted comments to the Environmental...
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NCGA to Take Part in House Biofuels Caucus Town HallNCGA CEO Jon Doggett will join members of the U.S. House of Representatives Biofuels Caucus and...
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U.S. Farm & Biofuel Leaders Demand Answers on Retroactive EPA ExemptionsIn a letter this week, America’s top biofuel and farm advocates called on the Environmental...
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NCGA Joins U.S. Farm & Biofuel Leaders Petitioning Congress for COVID-19 ReliefAmerica’s top biofuel and farm advocates called on House and Senate leaders to ensure the next...
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USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Grants AnnouncedThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Monday announced additional details on the $100...
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Coalition Opposes API Petition on 2020 RFS ObligationsA coalition of ethanol and farm groups today sent a letter to the Environmental Protection...
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NCGA Welcomes Ethanol Infrastructure LegislationThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today welcomed the introduction of the Clean Fuels...
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Ep. 6-Ethanol: The Future of the Fuel Industry, with RFA's Bob Dinneen and NCGA's Mark PalmerThis may be a tumultuous time for corn farmers and ethanol producers. But then again, the...
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New Analysis Shows U.S. Agriculture Reducing Per-Unit GHG EmissionsNew analysis of updated data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, combined with U.S....
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Tenth Circuit Denies Refiners’ Rehearing RequestIn welcome news to corn farmers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit yesterday...
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Corn Farmers Welcome Administration’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Hearing of Tenth Circuit SRE RulingThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today joined ethanol and farm groups welcoming the...
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Renewable Fuels Coalition Launches Campaign Calling for EPA Not to Appeal 10th Circuit DecisionWith the need for a decision only days away, the coalition that successfully won a unanimous...
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Ethanol, Farm Groups Respond as Administration Mulls Appeal of Tenth Circuit SRE RulingOn March 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit approved requests by the U.S....
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NCGA Welcomes USDA Action to Increase Biofuels UsageU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last week announced plans to increase biofuels usage...
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Focus Forward: RFA Conference Dives into the Issues and Opportunities Facing the Ethanol Industry in 2020Putting 2019 in the rear-view mirror, the Renewable Fuels Association is focusing forward in...
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Growing Biofuels Demand in 2020 and Beyond:Growing demand for the ethanol industry domestically with E15 and higher ethanol blends and...
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NCGA’s Annual Report Reflects On Significant Wins Amidst Challenging TimesThe National Corn Growers Association’s Ann ual Report for the 2019 fiscal year is now available...
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RFA & NCGA Co-Title Sponsorship of 2020 Crappie Masters Tournament Trail Begins This WeekThe 2020 season of the Crappie Masters Tournament Trail begins later this week, with the...
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Tenth Circuit Court Strikes Down EPA Small Refinery ExemptionsIn a decision that is expected to broadly impact the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach...
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NCGA: Corn Farmers Underwhelmed by Final RVO RuleNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kevin Ross today made the following statement...
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Corn Farmers to Congress: Pass USMCA!National Corn Growers Association members this week traveled to Washington, D.C. to make a final...
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Hitting the Road for Thanksgiving? Fill-up with E15!According to AAA, consumers traveling this Thanksgiving by automobile is up 2.8 percent from...
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Tell EPA to Follow Through on RFS CommitmentCorn farmers have until November 29 to tell the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow...
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NCGA Thanks Senate Leaders for Weighing in on EPA Waiver ProposalU.S. Senators representing many corn states yesterday took action to press EPA to follow the law...
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Ag-Auto-Ethanol Work Group Annual Forum Focuses on High-Octane Low-Carbon FuelThe Ag-Auto-Ethanol Work Group Annual Forum, held in Detroit, Michigan, took a deep dive into...
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NCGA to EPA: Good Intentions Don’t Provide CertaintyMinnesota farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Ethanol Action Team member Brian...
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Congressional Hearing: “Protecting the RFS: The Trump Administration’s Abuse of Secret Waivers”The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment...
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EPA Plan to Address RFS Waivers Falls ShortNational Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross today made the below statement following...
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Researching the Next Generation of Biobased MaterialsThe Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technology Office (BETO) recently held a workshop on...
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NCGA: Farmers Thank Trump Administration for Listening and Upholding the RFSThe National Corn Growers Association today welcomed an announcement from President Trump...
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Ethanol Again Fuels Winners of Crappie Masters National TournamentFor the fifth consecutive year, the winning team of the Crappie Masters National Championship...
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Trade and Biofuels Offer Solution for Weak Ag EconomyEarlier this week, NCGA attended the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas, City. Guests, including NCGA...
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NCGA Leaders Fly-In to WashingtonNCGA State Executives, representing eleven state associations travelled to Washington, D.C. this...
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NCGA Files Court Motion in Support of E15NCGA yesterday moved to intervene in an effort by big oil to challenge the EPA’s final RVP rule...
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NCGA Hosts LCFS Regulators and Environmental Non-ProfitsThe National Corn Growers Association and Renewable Fuels Association last week hosted Low...
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NCGA: EPA Must Account for WaiversThe National Corn Growers Association today submitted comments to the Environmental Protection...
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NCGA Letter to President Trump: Step In to Help Out Corn FarmersThree weeks ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stunned the corn industry with news...
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Corn Farmers Press Trump to Take Steps to Significantly Increase Corn DemandThe impact of the Trump Administration’s recent granting of 31 refinery waivers to big oil is...
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Tell EPA: Waivers Are Gutting the RFSCorn farmers have until August 30 to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency...
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American Coalition for Ethanol Conference Focuses on Growing MarketsThe American Coalition for Ethanol Annual Conference What It Takes looked at ways the industry...
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NCGA Statement: EPA Waivers Undermine RFSNCGA President Lynn Chrisp made the following statement after the Environmental Protection...
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Joint NCGA-ASA Op-Ed Urges President to Support Renewable Fuel StandardNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp and American Soybean Association...
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NCGA Testimony: EPA Must Account for RFS WaiversThe National Corn Growers Association today reiterated its call on the Environmental Protection...
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Coalition Seeks Court Action Forcing EPA to Account for Lost Biofuel VolumesAn agriculture and biofuels coalition has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District...
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NCGA Recognizes Senator Fischer with President’s AwardNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today presented NCGA’s 2019 President’s...
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Corn Congress Delegates Urge President Trump to Uphold RFSDelegates to the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress today approved a “Sense of...
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NCGA Takes Ethanol Waiver Message Back to AirwavesNCGA today renewed its pressure on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow President...
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National Corn Growers Association in the Spotlight at BIO World CongressThis week, farmer leaders, state staff and National Corn Growers Association staff attended and...
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EPA Favors Oil Refiners Over Corn FarmersToday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed Renewable Volume...
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Fill-Up with E15 this Fourth of JulyFireworks, grilling out, road trips and spending quality time with family and friends is...
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Coalition Asking Auto Manufacturers to Offer more Flex Fuel VehiclesA recently formed coalition is hoping they can get enough signatures to convince auto...
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NCGA Ups Pressure on EPA to Follow President’s Lead on EthanolThe National Corn Growers Association today will begin airing an advertisement calling on the...
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NCGA Welcomes Senate SRE LegislationNCGA today applauded legislation introduced by Sens. Deb Fisher, R-Neb., and Tammy Duckworth,...
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NCGA Joins President at Iowa Ethanol PlantNCGA First Vice President Kevin Ross today represented NCGA in hosting President Trump for a...
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NCGA Highlights Negative Effect of Ethanol WaiversNCGA Renewable Fuels Public Policy Director Kathy Bergren participated in a Capitol Hill...
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NCGA: Year-Round E15 a Win-Win for Farmers and ConsumersThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today celebrated the Trump Administration...
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FUELS2019 Brings Together Industry Stakeholders to Discuss Liquid Transportation FuelsThe Fuels Institute FUELS2019 conference in Dallas provided attendees with the opportunity to...
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House Members Introduce Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act of 2019 to Address RFS WaiversNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today applauded legislation introduced by House...
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NCGA to EPA: Finalize E15 Parity by June 1The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today submitted comments on the Environmental...
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Year Round E15 – Last Call to Take Action!Monday, April 29, is the deadline to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency...
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Crappie Masters Tournament Season in Full SwingThe Crappie Masters Tournament Trail is half over with anglers already competing in nine...
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39 Reasons the EPA Shouldn’t Grant any Additional Small Refinery ExemptionsIt was recently reported that the EPA will likely be considering the 39 pending petitions for...
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Beating the Drum on Capitol Hill: Grower Leaders Attend ACE Fly-InThis week corn farmers, state and national corn staff and ethanol producers attended the
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NCGA Testifies in Support of Year-Round E15National Corn Growers Association First Vice President and Minden, Iowa, farmer Kevin Ross spoke...
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Diving into the Changing Nutrient Profile of Distillers Feed ProductsThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) held the first Distillers Feed Products Nutrition...
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NCGA on RFS Waivers: When Will the Nonsense Stop?The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, National Ag Day, granted five additional...
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NCGA Statement on E15 Proposed RuleNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp made the below statement today following...
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E15 Rulemaking Moves ForwardThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Monday sent a draft rule to allow for year-round sales...
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We Love EthanolHappy Valentine’s Day! No matter how you celebrate the day, if you celebrate at all, we here at...
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New Study Reaffirms the Environmental Benefits of the RFSThe growing body of research on the environmental benefits of the Renewable Fuels Standard...
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RFA Outlines 2019 Priorities at National Ethanol ConferenceThe Renewable Fuels Association kicked-off their National Ethanol Conference today, looking back...
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The Next Wave: Growth Energy Celebrates 10 YearsLast week, the annual Growth Energy Executive Leadership Conference was held, celebrating their...
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RFA & NCGA Co-Title Sponsorship of 2019 Crappie Masters Tournament Trail Begins This WeekThe 2019 season of the Crappie Masters Tournament Trail begins later this week, with the...
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