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19 Oct

Posted at 13:41h in Advocacy
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Kansas Agriculture at the USMCA Table October 22, 2026 | Kansas State University Olathe Renew Kansas Biofuels Association President and CEO Ron Seeber participated in a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Sharice Davids and Kansas agricultural leaders on the importance of trade with Canada and Mexico to Kansas agriculture and agribusiness. Canada and Mexico are important markets for Kansas agricultural products. The roundtable examined the role of North American trade in the state's agricultural economy and the potential effects of trade uncertainty on producers, agribusinesses and rural communities. Farmers for Free Trade planned to release...

02 Sep

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Renew Kansas Biofuels Association announced its endorsement of Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for governor in the November general election. Masterson has represented Kansas in the Legislature for more than two decades and has served as president of the Kansas Senate since 2021. During his legislative career, he has consistently recognized the importance of agriculture and renewable fuels to the state's economy. “Biofuels are an important part of Kansas agriculture and our rural economy,” Renew Kansas President and CEO Ron Seeber said. “Ty Masterson understands that. He understands the value of having...

14 Aug

Posted at 19:27h in Industry News
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The United States is entering an era of surging energy demand. Kansas is not exempt from its impacts. Electricity demand across the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the regional grid that serves the state and most of its neighbors, is on track to nearly double by 2035, according to its 10-year forecast. As power supply falls behind this growing demand, electricity bills continue to rise for Kansans and factories across the state. Fortunately, federal regulators recently  equipped SPP with the power to enact smart reforms that make better use of existing energy...

20 Jul

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Governor Laura Kelly has announced the dates for a summer round of local consult meetings to elevate water planning and share insights on existing and future funding. The seven meetings will take place across the state in late July and throughout August. Kansans can RSVP for the meetings here or via the button below.   “Preserving and protecting Kansas’ water supply for the next generation is of the utmost importance for our state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These local consult meetings provide Kansans the opportunity to share their thoughts on how we...

27 Apr

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Renew Kansas Biofuels Association applauds Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's signature on Senate Bill 82, which among other things, creates income tax credits for the sale of higher ethanol blends of fuels. “We appreciate the bipartisan support from the legislature to advance this multi-year-effort to provide an incentive for higher ethanol blends and Governor Kelly’s signature to make it law,” Renew Kansas Biofuels Association President and CEO Ron Seeber said. “This is a meaningful step toward expanding access to E15 and higher blends across Kansas, giving drivers more affordable options at the...

27 Apr

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Renew Kansas Biofuels Association signed onto a coalition letter consisting of state renewable fuels associations, commodity organizations and farm bureaus to support year-round E15. Specifically, the letter urges members of congress to support amendment #289 proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol year-round. The letter states the amendment represents a compromise between renewable fuel producers, farmers, fuel marketers and the vast majority of oil refiners. Beyond year-round E15, the amendment also provides for commonsense...

13 Apr

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Listen online: Following a two-week break, the Kansas Legislature reconvened Thursday, April 9 for a brief Veto Session largely dominated by property tax discussions and votes to attempt overrides of bills vetoed by governor Laura Kelly. After passage of a property tax bill on slim margins, the House and Senate gaveled out sine die (no more days) around 2:00 a.m., on Saturday morning, completing the 2026 legislative session. The 2026 session served as Governor Kelly’s final. With no signs of a special session this summer, the Legislature will plan to reconvene in...

30 Mar

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Listen online: Week 11 of the 2026 Kansas Legislative Session concluded with First Adjournment just after 1:00 a.m., Saturday. The final days of the regular session were largely dominated by conference committee work, where lawmakers negotiated differences between House and Senate versions of key bills. The Legislature will reconvene on April 9 for a brief two- or three-day Veto Session. Property tax relief was one of the most closely watched and, at times, controversial issues of the session. After weeks of debate over competing proposals, lawmakers were unable to reach a...

27 Mar

Posted at 16:45h in Advocacy
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As federal leaders continue discussions on agriculture and energy policy, Renew Kansas Biofuels Association continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining and expanding access to E15 fuel, including through the 2026 summer driving season. US Environmental Protection Agency's March 27 release of Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations for 2026 and 2027, in addition to recent announcements from the Trump Administration allowing the continued sale of E15 gasoline during the summer months ensures consumers will have access to the fuel during a period of increased demand, while supporting the broader agricultural economy. EPA’s...

20 Mar

Posted at 15:12h in Advocacy
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Listen online: Despite the House and Senate continuing work on property tax relief and the state budget, the 2026 Kansas legislative session is quickly nearing its end. Friday, March 20, marked the final day for non-exempt bills in either chamber, and Friday, March 27, is the scheduled First Adjournment for the session. Racing the clock, final committee hearings and last-minute negotiations were held this week before two days of floor action on bills later in the week. House and Senate Conference Committees, comprised of the committee’s Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Ranking...

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