Iowa Farmers Applaud Reintroduction of Year-Round E15 Legislation 

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauded members of the House and Senate today for introducing legislation that would extend year-round consumer access to fuels with up to 15 percent blends of ethanol, often referred to as E15. 

The legislation, called the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, would remove an obsolete policy that prevents the sale of E15 during the summer months. 

The legislation was met with praise from the corn farmers as a top priority for ICGA as well as National Corn Growers Association.  

“Access to year-round E15 is a win for corn farmers and consumers,” said ICGA President Stu Swanson, a farmer from Galt. “The reintroduction of this legislation will give drivers an additional option at the pump that is cheaper and cleaner burning, while also supporting corn farmers by increasing corn demand. ICGA applauds the members of the Iowa delegation that cosponsored this important bill.” 

The current policy hurdle preventing summer sales of E15 has left corn farmers with a lack of market access. Drivers have also been faced with higher gas prices during the summer vacation season when an easy solution exists by providing a homegrown, cleaner burning, more affordable fuel known as Unleaded 88 or E15. 

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For More Information:

Sydney Garrett , Public Relations Manager, sgarrett@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242