Audio Update: ICGA President Bill Leigh on the Next Gen Fuels Act

October 9, 2020
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ICGA President, Bill Leigh hosted Communication Manager, Dan Obert on his Minonk farm to talk more about the Next Generation Fuels Act and it's importance to farmers. The introduction of this bill is the biggest thing to happen in ethanol policy since the 2005 introduction of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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