KyCGA Partners with Thorntons to Promote E85 at the Kentucky State Fair
08.19.10 - Thorntons, Inc., the leading, independent gasoline/convenience-chain retailer in the Midwest, is giving away more than $15,000 in gift cards and coupons for E85 fuel at its E85 locations through a promotion with the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCGA) at the Kentucky State Fair, August 19-29.

NCGA: Farmers, Ethanol Groups Call on EPA to Act on Raising Level of Ethanol in Gasoline to E12
07.26.10 - Three major ethanol groups today called on EPA Administrator Jackson to formally approve the use of E12 in the nation’s gasoline supply. The groups – American Coalition for Ethanol, National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association – in a formal letter to the EPA Administrator wrote, “based on the EPA’s delay in acting upon the full E15 waiver and on our concerns that the Agency will restrict the use of E15 to cars made in 2001 and thereafter, we encourage the EPA to formally approve the use of E12 for all motor vehicles as an immediate interim step pending any ongoing additional testing on E15.”

Barge Tours Offer Unique Ohio River Experience for Farmers
07.19-10 - In August, farmers have an opportunity to experience the movement of grain from a unique perspective – on a barge in the Ohio River. Registration is now open for the third annual Ohio River Barge and Port Tours on Monday, August 16 and Friday, August 20.  The Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCGA) is a sponsor of the free educational tours and has invited top elected officials to the events.

Corn Farmers: Coming Energy Debate Must Support Ethanol
06.29.10 - As Congress prepares for an Independence Day Recess to be followed by vigorous discussion of a new energy bill, corn farmers in Kentucky and across the nation want to make sure corn-based ethanol is part of the formula that brings our country to energy security and independence.