Fedorchak Leads Effort for Nationwide Year-Round E15 Sales

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak recently joined industry leaders to discuss the benefits of year-round E15 sales in the state's agriculture and energy sectors. According to a joint study, nationwide implementation would add $25.8 billion to the US economy and create 128,000 jobs.

The event at John Deere's Fargo facility highlighted how expanded E15 use would strengthen North Dakota's corn industry, which generates an average of $7.3 billion annually in gross business volume. This is supported by nearly 19,000 jobs, producing $1.9 billion in labor income and contributing nearly $160 million in state and local government revenue.

Fedorchak noted that year-round E15 would create additional demand for North Dakota corn, support good-paying jobs, strengthen American energy security, and give families a lower-cost choice at the pump. She emphasized that the House has acted with strong bipartisan support and now it's up to the Senate to pass the legislation.

The study found that ethanol production helps transform corn into one of North Dakota's major crops, allowing farmers to diversify their operations and add value to crops closer to home. Greater E15 use would increase demand for both ethanol and corn, providing meaningful support to North Dakota producers facing high input costs and low commodity prices.

As of August 15, E15 was selling for approximately 15 cents per gallon less than regular gasoline in Fargo, offering drivers real savings at the pump. Expanded ethanol production would attract investment and add value to more North Dakota corn, keeping more of the crop's value within the state.