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Ohio Corn & Wheat is celebrating Governor Mike DeWine’s signing of House Bill 170, legislation that creates a clear path forward for carbon capture and sequestration projects in Ohio while strengthening opportunities for corn farmers, ethanol producers, and rural communities.
Carbon capture allows ethanol plants and other facilities to capture carbon dioxide before it enters the atmosphere and store it safely underground. House Bill 170 gives Ohio clear rules for how those projects can move forward, while also keeping important protections in place for landowners.
The new law marks an important step forward for Ohio farmers and the state’s ethanol industry. Establishing a clear framework enables Ohio ethanol plants to compete more effectively, attract investment, and create more opportunities for corn produced on local farms.
“House Bill 170 is a win for Ohio farmers and a win for rural Ohio,” said Eric Tipton, Fayette County farmer and president of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. “Ohio has an important role to play in the future of ethanol, and this legislation helps make sure our plants stay competitive while also protecting farmers and the land they depend on.”
After helping shape House Bill 170 from the start and advocating for its passage through the Statehouse, Ohio Corn & Wheat thanks Governor Mike DeWine for signing the bill into law and recognizes Representatives Monica Robb Blasdel and Bob Peterson for leading the effort in the Ohio House, along with members of the Ohio Senate who helped move it to final passage.
