- The biofuels industry contributes about $642 million each year to the economy of North Dakota.
- Numerous job opportunities are available in the biofuels industry.
- Approximately 200 workers are employed in North Dakota ethanol plants.
- The average worker earns about $75,000 per year.
- Examples of jobs include scientific work, operating machinery, repairing and maintaining equipment, working in a laboratory, and office work.
- Numerous job opportunities are available in the biofuels industry.
Fuel Production: North Dakota was the 9th state to offer E15 fuel.
- The biofuels industry benefits North Dakota farmers.
- About 50 percent of the corn used in the state's ethanol plants is purchased from North Dakota farmers.
- The demand for corn to make ethanol has increased the price, so farmers are making more money from corn.
- Farmers can burn cleaner fuel for their trucks and tractors.
- Each bushel of corn used to create ethanol produces about 18 pounds of livestock feed.
- About 50 percent of the corn used in the state's ethanol plants is purchased from North Dakota farmers.
- North Dakota is a national leader providing choice for consumers at the gas pump, with nearly 200 flex-fuel blender pumps E20, E30, and E85.
- Use of biofuels results in savings at the gas pump, more earnings for farmers, more good jobs in the state, a boost for the economy, and a cleaner environment.