Michigan Corn Growers Deeply Disappointed in Congressional E15 Decision

The House voted today to advance a funding bill that omits language that would allow consumers across the country to have year-round access to fuels with a 15% corn ethanol blend, often referred to as E15.

Michigan Corn Growers Association President John Delmotte issued the following statement:

"Michigan corn growers are deeply disappointed that the House omitted language that would have allowed year-round access to E15 from its funding bill. Choosing to kick the can down the road by establishing a task force when we already have legislation that was crafted after months of negotiation between corn growers and the petroleum industry is an unsatisfactory outcome.

"We want to thank our members who took the time to reach out to their Senators and Representatives and explain how critical this legislation is for Michigan's corn farmers. We also want to thank the members of Michigan's Congressional delegation who went to bat for farmers in behind-the-scenes negotiations. The Michigan and National Corn Growers Associations will continue to explore additional avenues to get this important legislation across the finish line."