Corn Growers Praise E15 Waiver, Call for Permanent Solution
USAgNet - 03/27/2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will use its existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. In response, Ohio farmer and
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Jed Bower released the following statement:
"We are deeply appreciative of President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for expanding consumer access to E15 through the summer months. This development will not only help America's corn growers who are doing their best to navigate tough economic
times, but also it will save drivers money at the pump. In fact, drivers save a quarter a gallon on average with E15.
"This development is no substitute for action that would allow for the permanent, year-round sale of E15. We call on Congress to heed the calls from President Trump and our congressional allies and immediately pass E15 legislation."
NCGA represents more than 36,000 dues-paying corn growers in 48 states, and the interests of more than 500,000 farmers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states.
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