Articles Tagged with ''rins''

Washington Week Ahead: Budget talks, 199A fix, go down to wire

03/18/18 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a $1.3 trillion government-wide spending plan and companies that buy commodities from farmers hope it will include a fix to the Section 199A tax deduction that has rattled the industry.

Pro-biofuel senators request White House meeting

03/16/18 4:35 PM By Spencer Chase

Rumors of potential action in the price of biofuel credits have Midwest politicians on edge, including a group of senators that have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the issue.

Grassley: ‘I have no bone to pick with Perdue’

03/14/18 5:25 AM By Spencer Chase

After making some comments suggesting he wasn’t happy with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue’s approach to biofuels policy, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley now says he was “perhaps a little bit too strong” in some of his criticism.

Study says RIN cap would hurt corn prices, ethanol consumption

03/07/18 5:45 AM By Spencer Chase

A new study from Iowa State University says a compromise said to be on the table in biofuel conversations would lead to a dip in the price of corn and less use of conventional corn ethanol.

Trump suggests more E15, RIN cap as biofuel impasse remains

03/01/18 5:52 PM By Philip Brasher

President Trump’s search for a way to address refiners’ complaints about the Renewable Fuel Standard remained at an impasse following a meeting with biofuel and refining industry executives where the idea of a temporary cap on ethanol credits was quickly rejected by producers.

Perdue offers ‘unequivocal’ support of the RFS

02/28/18 5:36 PM By Sara Wyant

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue took center stage at the Commodity Classic today, offering a forceful defense of his support for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), while trying to settle down concerned corn growers who are counting on the Trump administration’s support.

Sec. Sonny Perdue: Ethanol champion, critic or compromiser?

02/28/18 7:03 AM By Spencer Chase

The nation's corn farmers expect to hear from their Secretary of Agriculture about how the industry’s top cabinet member is advocating on their behalf – especially when it comes to support of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

ACE challenges oil industry claims that RIN values drive fuel prices higher

11/01/17 5:05 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 - Following a recent announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would reject petitions to move the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) point of obligation and not allow Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) for exported ethanol, RINs are trading higher and ethanol opponents have renewed efforts to characterize RINs as driving fuel prices higher.

Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association

Senate Democrats call for investigation of Icahn RINs dealings

05/10/17 2:44 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2017 - Eight Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation into whether or not Carl Icahn violated market protection laws through his dealings in the Renewable Identification Numbers market.

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04.12.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 12, 2024: Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., on farm bill, biofuels, and cattle markets

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She has been a strong supporter of biofuels and says the Biden administration is missing a key resource when looking to lower carbon emissions. She also discusses the importance of passing legislation aimed at bringing more transparency to cattle markets.

Then, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Ben Prochazka with the Electrification Coalition join to discuss the impact of biofuels and electric vehicles on the economy.

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