By Rep. Keith Ripp (R) and Rep. Andy Jorgensen (D) Ten years ago this month the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) took effect nationally with broad support from both sides of the political aisle. This landmark legislation played a key role in the development of the...
If friends can’t trust the EPA on Waters of U.S. rule, why should farmers?
Editorial by Casey Kelleher, Whitewater, President, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Farmers have always been leery about the reach of the Environmental Protection Agency, mainly because EPA can never be trusted to understand farming and how we implement crop...
Raskovic Wins With E98-Powered SuperTruck At Madison International Speedway
Michael Raskovic, New Glarus, WI, and driver of the American Ethanol-Sponsored #14 SuperTruck won this past weekend's race with the Midwest Truck Series at Madison International Speedway. Raskovic held off current points leader, Camden Murphy, Itasca, IL, for the...
US Grains Council Presents Ethanol Export Strategy
CONTACT: Melissa Kessler, mkessler@grains.org MONTREAL, CANADA – An ethanol export promotion strategy developed in consultation with industry partners and the U.S. Department of Agriculture was presented to U.S. Grains Council (USGC) members from throughout the grains...
Corn Promotion Board and Lung Association Promote Clean Air
Madison, Wisconsin – July 14, 2015 – The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) has partnered with the American Lung Association in Wisconsin to increase consumer awareness and consumption of ethanol in the state. “By corn growers teaming with the American Lung...
Corn Growers Back Attorney General Lawsuit vs. EPA and Corps
Palmyra, Wisconsin – July 3, 2015 – The president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association today applauded Wisconsin’s Attorney General for joining in a lawsuit to stop the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers from implementing the “Waters...





