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Ethanol Backers Rally in Sioux Falls

Ethanol Backers Rally in Sioux Falls

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Ethanol supporters, and other ag groups rallied in Sioux Fall Wednesday, to put pressure on EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to allow the year round use of E-15, and limit production waivers to oil refineries.

Among the speakers was Representative Kent Peterson of Salem, who had a message for Pruitt…..

Peterson says ethanol has provided an economic lift to farmers…..

Peterson says the state needs ag to be healthy…..

Pruitt is visiting the state, holding private meetings with producers in the Reliance area.

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