NSP Applauds Year-Round E15 Sales Approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today year-round sales of E15 are approved, fulfilling the President’s promise to help the rural economy. National Sorghum Producers Chairman Dan Atkisson, a sorghum farmer from Stockton, Kansas, released the following statement in response:
“National Sorghum Producers thanks President Trump and the Administration for their commitment to producers and consumers by approving E15 sales before summer driving months. Ethanol is the world’s most cost-effective octane agent and lowers the price of each gallon of gasoline.
The new E15 plan will add immediate demand for ethanol, easing pressure on ethanol producers already facing significantly reduced margins. Improved ethanol margins will mean more demand for grain, and ultimately, more demand for sorghum.
Nearly one-third of U.S. sorghum is dedicated to helping make America energy independent. We appreciate the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing their efforts and improving the biofuels market opportunities for producers. NSP will continue to work with the Administration and industry partners to expand the ethanol market domestically and abroad.”
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National Sorghum Producers represents U.S. sorghum producers and serves as the voice of the sorghum industry coast to coast through legislative representation, regulatory representation and education. To learn more about NSP, visit www.sorghumgrowers.com.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Blackburn
External Affairs Director
National Sorghum Producers
jennifer@sorghumgrowers.com
(806) 749-3478