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By Erin Voegele

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Lawmakers in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 13 reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. The bill aims to enable year-round sales of E15 on a nationwide basis.

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The Trump Administration has signaled it will consider reciprocal tariffs against Brazilian ethanol as part of its “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” for trade. The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy are welcoming the action.

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The U.S. Senate on Feb. 13 voted 72 to 28 to confirm Brooke Rollins to serve as secretary of agriculture. Representatives of the biofuel and bioenergy industries have spoken out in support of her confirmation.

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 6 denied a request from the Trump administration to pause the SRE lawsuit currently pending before the court. The court is currently scheduled to hear oral arguments for the case on March 25.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on Feb. 12 announced it would postpone a meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee that was scheduled to take place that day.

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New technologies are emerging with creative solutions that put carbon emissions to work for ethanol producers.

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Brazil’s ethanol production—both sugarcane and corn—is expanding significantly, predominantly to fulfill the demands of the country’s increasing blending mandate.

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Enhancing Every Batch

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By Luke Geiver

January 01, 2025

New bacteria control and plant hygiene products are improving quality—and quantity.

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Corn’s Next Step Change

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By Lisa Gibson

December 04, 2024

Breakthrough research seeks to better pinpoint and predict corn trait performance, while new hybrids enhance inherent sustainability, reduce yield loss and improve accessibility.

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Homegrown Fuels Podcast with Mike Bryan

Homegrown Fuels Podcast Episode: 1. Special EPM Podcast Series hosted by Sue Retka Schill featuring Mike Bryan. Ethanol advocates had to be creative in the early days. Mike Bryan shares stories of his involvement starting at a North Dakota ethanol plant before NCGA and ultimately launching BBI International. View More.

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Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland, LLC

Plant Manager

POSTED BY: Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland, LLC

Mid America Agri Products / Wheatland, LLC (MAAPW) is an ethanol producer that is currently seeking a dynamic Plant Manager in Madrid, Nebraska. This leadership position maintains a cost effective and safe facility while directing the short and long-term operations objectives of the facility. The position reports directly to the Plant General Manager. Responsibilities: • Supervise daily plant activities and employees, determining methods for employee work, scheduling, and conducting employee performance appraisals. • Monitor and maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and quality control. • Review and report operations and production data. • An integral team member in developing, planning, and executing the capital and expense budgets for the facility. • Ensure plant's activities comply with all governing laws and regulations. • Select, recommend, evaluate internal and external candidates for positions within the plant. • Collaboration with plant GM to ensure efficient and accurate operations.
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DENCO II

Commodity Manager

POSTED BY: DENCO II

The commodity manager is a leadership position that directs the procurement of grain and executes the commodity strategy and manages commodity risk for the company. The commodity manager reports directly to the general manager. Duties: Manage long and short commodity position Manage corn basis adjustments and deferred cash bids Manage inventories for all commodities Create monthly reports for board meetings Manage railcar inventory Direct company grain origination program Use the tools available detailed in the risk management policy to protect risk and company margins Comply with the company risk management policy Attend conferences as needed to stay abreast with latest developments in the industry and commodities Consult with participating brokers on commodity trends Determine best cause of action when buying corn Manage sales of ethanol, wet cake, and distillers grains Manage company carbon reduction efforts and compliance with carbon markets Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies
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DENCO II

Plant Manager

POSTED BY: DENCO II

Responsible for operating and maintaining the day to day process operations within the plant. Provide training to all maintenance technicians, process operators, boiler operators, lead operators etc., by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company • Manages plant operations, maintenance, shipping and receiving, IT, quality control and environmental, health, & safety. • Coordinates plant activities (including experiments and/or trials) through planning with departmental supervisors to insure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Assists and/or Approves hiring of all plant personnel. • Maintains programs and policies to ensure a highly effective and motivated workforce. • Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency, and/or reduce operating costs, environmental compliance and safety. • Ensures all city, county, state, and federal regulations are met at all times. • Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for all plant equipment and personnel; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all plant employees. • Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing or making adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary; provides assistance to establish and maintain spare parts inventory. • Facilitates communication among all departments • Reviews reports from supervisors. • Participates in maintenance planning to determine and plan required projects, status of ongoing projects, and scheduling of future projects. • Schedules and organizes plant shutdowns and communicates shutdown time frames with necessary supervisors/managers. • Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the supervisory staff; sets guidelines and monitors the procedures used by supervisors to conduct their evaluations. • Establishes policies and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. • Other duties may be assigned as designated by the Director of Operations
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