The National Corn Grower’s Association’s Ethanol committee has begun to look for ways to grow the ethanol market. One thing the committee is looking at is integrating higher ethanol blend compatibility into plans to update the nation’s aging fuel infrastructure. NCGA board member and South Dakota Corn Grower’s President Keith Alverson says besides pushing for E 15, they’re also looking at advancing other mid level ethanol blends.
Alverson says another committee recommendation is to evaluate the benefits of a national ethanol brand to help in consumer identification at the pump.
Alverson agrees with Committee Chair Jeff Sanborn that with 10 percent ethanol in virtually every gallon of fuel sold today, it will take a multidimensional approach to continue to grow the ethanol market.