Growing anger among corn farmers is reaching a boiling point as Washington continues to stall on approving year-round sales of E15 ethanol fuel nationwide, according to agricultural leaders.
Ohio farmer Jed Bower, who leads the National Corn Growers Association, addressed the issue during the general session at the 2026 Commodity Classic. Bower expressed his organization’s mounting impatience with federal lawmakers.
“With the lack of work we’re seeing in D.C., we’ve been Midwest nice for too long,” Bower stated during his remarks to the agricultural gathering.
The push for nationwide, year-round E15 availability has been a key priority for corn producers, who see the higher ethanol blend as crucial for expanding markets for their crop. Currently, E15 faces seasonal restrictions that limit its sale during summer months in many areas.
