Biofuels can solve ag crisis

In November, the EPA made a sound decision to fully enforce the Renewable Fuel Standard and improve options for American-made biofuels at the pump. That commitment must remain strong as a new Congress takes effect this year. We must grow consumers’ access to E15 — a 15 percent ethanol blend —  by removing arbitrary restrictions during the summer driving season. E15 could provide a market for up to 2 billion bushels of corn to stabilize commodity prices. Every time a new E15 pump is installed, I hear reports that it is a top seller, providing great performance at an affordable price.  American agriculture has helped us improve our national security, lower fuel prices and heal our environment by providing the feedstock for homegrown biofuels. We can do more, and we must do more, for the sake of not only rural areas, but all of America.