Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding Emergency Waiver on E15

LINCOLN, NEB. - "Today's announced emergency waiver to allow for the sale of E15 this summer is certainly welcomed news, and we appreciate EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for again accepting this commonsense waiver. At the same time, our fight to secure a long-term fix to this issue continues. The economic conditions surrounding Nebraska's crop sector remain unbelievably trying, and growth in both domestic and international demand is desperately needed. Passage of Sen. Fischer and Congressman Smith's Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which permanently allows for the year-round sale of E15, will boost ethanol demand which in turn will help support the bottom lines of Nebraska's farm families and our state's overall economy. Congress must act and act soon!"

Importantly, the bill also addresses on-going interstate commerce issues which only serve to increase regulatory compliance and food prices and open the United States to substantial international trade compliance liabilities. Lastly, the bill also makes needed regulatory changes that will improve credit opportunities for Nebraska's beginning farmers and ranchers. We thank Chairman Thompson for this leadership, Nebraska 2nd District Congressman Don Bacon for his work and support and urge all members to vote for passage of this important legislation."

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working for the benefit of all Nebraskans through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. Nearly 56,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members, working together to achieve rural and urban prosperity as agriculture is a key fuel to Nebraska's economy. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org.

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