Failure to advance Farm Bill is a missed 

opportunity 

To the Editor,

Following the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner issued the following statement:

“Today’s outcome on the Senate Farm Bill is a missed opportunity for drivers, farmers, fuel retailers and rural communities that need certainty.

“Year-round E15 is not controversial. Minnesotans want lower-cost fuel choices, stronger markets for farmers and more access to homegrown energy. Delaying action keeps outdated restrictions in place and limits access to a fuel option that overwhelmingly benefits consumers, agriculture and rural communities.

“The Senate Agriculture Committee did not reject year-round E15. They failed to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill over an unrelated disagreement on SNAP. We thank Senators Klobuchar and Smith for their supportive statements and we will continue working with lawmakers to make year-round E15 permanent.”

A recent statewide survey conducted by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association in partnership with Morning Consult found strong support for E15 in Minnesota. The survey found that 68 percent of Minnesotans support selling E15 year-round, 76 percent support year-round E15 after learning more, and 80 percent are concerned about the price of gas at the pump. The survey also found that 56 percent of likely 2026 midterm voters would be more likely to support an elected official who works to expand access to E15.

Minnesota Bio-Fuels 

Association