By Haley Beukema
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218 to 203 today to pass H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This is welcome news for Wisconsin’s corn growers, who have been working hard through tough times. After four straight years of net losses and rising input costs, expanded markets for ethanol couldn’t come at a better moment for our farm families and rural communities. In response, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association president, Paul Jarvis, released the following statement:
“This is great news for Wisconsin corn farmers.
“Year-round E15 means more demand for our corn and lower prices at the pump for drivers. We appreciate everyone in Congress who voted yes today.”
Wisconsin Corn serves the state’s corn growers through the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) and Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA). The WCPB utilizes checkoff funds to develop and defend markets, fund research and provide education about corn and corn products. WCGA is a united, grassroots-driven member organization representing growers from across Wisconsin on important state and national agricultural issues in an effort to increase member profitability and opportunity. For more information, visit wicorn.org.
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