01/29/2026
“Corn farmers should be outraged that Congress would not take this across the finish line. All of the industries impacted by this initiative presented Congress with a workable solution for a farmer priority that has encompassed more than a decade of work. For farmers the issue is clear - without a meaningful boost to the markets, the 2026 crop will be our third or fourth year in a row of negative margins. Congress passing regulatory reform to allow E-15 to be sold year-round is well-demonstrated as the low hanging fruit to provide immediate corn demand. The positive impact that E-15 would have on farm income was well demonstrated to Congress and we presented a pathway for Congress to deliver this. To think that we’re facing another season with little likelihood for profitability, when we had a real chance to make this happen, is totally unacceptable.
Our champions on the Hill made a valiant effort. The grassroots push from the farm fields was nothing short of magnificent. But, I can’t express what a blow this is to farmers everywhere. We know of the pain in farm country, we are doing everything we can. We are extremely unhappy with this outcome, and with this task force they’ve come up with,” Josh Lancaster, KY Corn Growers Association President, said.
Read more on the latest update on E15 from NCGA at the link in the comments.
