Hopes grow for higher ethanol blend with inclusion in US Senate farm bill

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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South Dakota’s congressional delegation is hopeful that year-round, nationwide approval of E15 — a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol — will clear Congress this year, bolstered by its inclusion in the latest Senate version of the farm bill.

Ethanol is a fuel additive made primarily from corn, and a lower E10 blend is already available year-round. Supporters of year-round E15 availability say it would strengthen the farm economy and make the country more energy independent. …

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