The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released proposed biofuel blending volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency proposed that refiners must blend 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels in 2026 and 2027.

In response to the development, the National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. issued the following statement on the proposal:

"We are thankful to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin that the EPA has released these robust RVO numbers in a timely manner. This action provides a significant certainty to corn farmers across the country who rely on a stable biofuels industry."

This announcement comes on the heels of President Trump signing into law three Congressional Review Act resolutions reversing California's vehicle emission waivers, a win for farmers and the liquid fuel industry. Hartman noted that NCGA appreciates the administration's continued engagement and support of the biofuel industry.