Holly Jessen

Holly Jessen is managing editor for Ethanol Producer Magazine. She has written for the magazine since January 2010 and has previous experience working for daily and weekly newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota. She graduated from Andrews University in 2000 with a double major in English and journalism.

Latest Posts by Holly Jessen

June 18, 2013

Motorcycle lobbying day ‘absurd’, E15 illegal for small engines

On June 19 an American Motorcycle Association-organized group of motorcyclists will descend on Capitol Hill to talk about the dangers of E15 for use in motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. E15, however, isn’t approved for use in those vehicles. READ MORE

June 17, 2013

FEW speakers talk biobutanol, corn fractionation

It’s my first full day back to work after FEW and my mind is still filled with the many interesting things I learned about. READ MORE

June 11, 2013

RFA, Growth Energy, ACE on stage together at FEW

The leaders of Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Coalition for Ethanol, all came together on stage during the June 11 general session of the 29th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in St. Louis, Mo. READ MORE

June 11, 2013

ICM employee, USDA researcher receive annual awards at FEW

USDA researcher Kevin Hicks and ICM Inc. employee Dan Schwartzkopf, an advocate for ethanol as a race fuel, were honored with the Award of Excellence and High Octane Award, respectively, at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. READ MORE

June 10, 2013

It's FEW time

June 06, 2013

Maine anti-ethanol bill passes, with implementation conditions

State legislators in Maine have approved a bill prohibiting the sale of corn-based ethanol. However, the ban only goes in effect if 10 other states or a number of states with the collective population of 30 million pass similar bills. READ MORE

June 05, 2013

IRFA, E15 retailers fight for blendstock needed for E15 in summer

Iowa's E15 retailers were recently forced to stop selling E15 because oil refiners won't supply the gasoline blendstock required for the summer months. A recent conference call was held to discuss the petroleum distribution monopoly. READ MORE

June 03, 2013

EcoCAR teams use E85 as part of winning strategy

Out of 15 teams competing in this year’s EcoCAR challenge, the first, second and third place winners all utilized E85. READ MORE

May 29, 2013

Some ethanol plants cut out middleman to pass savings to drivers

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is pointing to examples of ethanol plants that sell E85 directly to retailers, passing the value of renewable identification numbers (RINs) on to the consumer in lower E85 prices. READ MORE

May 28, 2013

Ethanol production hits 11-month high, discount to gas 22 cents

The most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that ethanol production is ramping up, reaching the highest weekly average since the end of June. READ MORE