Farmer leaders voice frustration over stalled biofuels policy at Commodity Classic

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Some farmer leaders say they’re frustrated by the lack of movement on biofuels policy.

Brett Grauerholtz with Kansas Corn says there are several moving parts for the House to pass nationwide, year-round E15 legislation by today’s deadline.

“There is so many people that have to get involved with this to get legislation that benefits everybody – the producers, the consumers and the refiners. There is so much going on. Do I know where we’re going? Absolutely not.”

Past chair with the National Sorghum Producers Craig Meeker says higher blends of ethanol provides additional price support. “It would be time for government get out of the way and let free market work and give gasoline users options what they feel is the best use for their tank.”

“There are so many people that have to get involved with this to get legislation that benefits everybody – the producers, the consumers and the refiners. There is so much going on. Do I know where we’re going? Absolutely not.”

Bob Hasselwood with the Kansas Soybean Board says the higher Renewable Volume Obligations more demand can be created. “That for sure will help our prices down the road.”

The farmers say additional clarity would help improve margins and provide some additional financial planning certainty.