Newsletters
January 2022
- Deregistration process moving forward
- GGE's accomplishments deserve respect
- 2021 revenues fuel distribution
- 2021: Ending a wild year on a high note
- Commodity commentary
- Estimated taxes & K-1 forms
September 2021
- Successful golf gathering to support ethanol
- Got the app? Put GGE in your pocket
- Ethanol markets, revenues rebound
- GGE proposes "going private" transaction
- Opening LCFS markets through efficienies
- Think now about director nominations
- Corn market enters harvest high
June 2021
- BIG BIN BASH!
- Ethanol markets recovering from Covid drop
- RFA industry relations lead coming to golf outing
- The word of the moment: Volatility
- Ethanol education on the road: BMEC returns
- Since last time.... Maintenance event checks off 650 projects
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April 2021
- Positioning GGE as prefereed destination
- Lower production blunts start of 2021
- Steps toward capturing low-carbon premiums
- Recapping 2020 and looking ahead
- USDA's low intentions report bumps market
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December 2020
- Plant Improvements
- Annual Metteting Update: Monday, Febuary 22nd
- 2020 ends on a positive
- Three candidates seeking two board of directors seats
- Corn rally offers opportunity for farms
- k-1 tax statements expected in late February
- Check out bin project updates on social media
September 2020
- More than double storage capacity
- Q3 shows beginning signs of recovery
- Director nominees due in December
- Corn rallies on lower harvest projections
- Thank you for standng up for ethanol industry
- Management team titles confirmed
June 2020
- New Management Positions
- Giving to our community
- Pandemic effects on 2nd quarter
- Annual maintenance shutdown
- COVID-19 safety in the Plant
- New project focus
- PAC Outing details
March 2020
- 2019 highs & lows
- Peterson & Calease elected to 3-year board positions
- First quarter margins improve outlook
- Potential impact of COVID-19
- Low carbon ethanol offers premium returns
- New grain originator
- Revenue/Expense breakdowns
- CFO Search
December 2019
- New admin building, traffic flow taking shape
- 3 candidates for 2 board seats
- Corn costs deliver GGE’s first year-end loss
- Chairman’s comments
- Consider attending IRFA Summit Jan. 16
September 2019
- New projects taking shape at GGE
- Market conditions put GGE in tight spot
- Construction project update
- GGE commits to buying more corn direct from the farm
- 50 tee up for annual PAC event
- Industry, legislators call on EPA to reconsider exemptions
- Director nominations open
- Let’s Pink The Pump
June 2019
- Wet spring delays planting, complicates transportation, harvest & market outlook
- Maintenance shutdown moves smoothly
- Second quarter rebounds with profits
- Pascal has been on board since beginning
- Beadle joins GGE as grain originator
March 2019
- When the weather gets tough, GGE’s employees are tougher!
- Annual meeting recaps 2018 highs, lows
- Margin challenges extend into Q1 2019
- Around the industry: All eyes on EPA
December 2018
- Mark calendars for Feb. 18 annual meeting
- Golden Grain gives time, support
- Commitment to members continues with $0.25 distribution
- 2018 marked by tight margins, low prices
- Taxable income passed through to members near zero
- All eyes on the future
- Sign up to access K-1 through online portal
September 2018
- PAC fundraiser supports ethanol policy, education
- Tight ethanol margins, fewer sales hit hard
- Golden Renewable Energy contract terminated
- Building up E-15: News about the blend
June 2018
- Construction kicks into full gear
- Alliant Energy recognizes efficiency efforts
- Low ethanol, corn oil prices squeeze margins
- Maintenance shutdown uncovers unpleasant surprises
March 2018
- Annual meeting highlights strong year
- Plant expansion projects meet growth needs
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Employee party combines fun, fermenting and food for others
- Q1 profits take hard hit from natural gas spike
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K1 statements issued in February
- Ethanol, consumers need RVP waiver, not RIN cap
- Golden Grain gives back
December 2017
- Annual meeting, election set Feb. 19
- Total team commitment to excellence
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Increased gallons, prices drove higher 2017 income
- GGE announces taxable income estimates for 2017 returns
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Distribution & thanks from GGE PAC
- In the spirit of giving
- Online link to K-1
September 2017
- Eclipse can’t upstage PAC golf outing
- Pink at the Pump: E15 sales support breast cancer causes
- Dirt work begins soon to prep for plant expansion
- GGE’s efficiency efforts pay off
- ACE hosts market development webinar
- Mixed news on export opportunities
- ACE outlines ethanol priorities for reg reform
- Expanded E15 in North Iowa
June 2017
- Annual golf outing, Aug. 21: RFA President scheduled at GGE PAC event
- E-15 & racing partnering to promote ethanol
- Distribution returns $0.50/unit to members
- Ups & downs positive for Q2
- New efficiencies in place following May shutdown
- ACE outlines ethanol priorities to EPA on reg reform agenda
- Prime the Pump shares E-15 news
- Growing exports essential for ethanol
March 2017
- 2017 annual meeting review
- Ethanol industry looks ahead
- FY 2017 starts off strong, retreats
- Annual shutdown projects should boost capacity
December 2016
- Reminder: Annual member meeting Feb. 13
- Proud to be an industry leader
- Board OKs December distribution
- Year ends with stronger returns
September 2016
- IRS ruling on R&D tax, K-1 amendment still pending
- Annual meeting set for Feb. 13
- Low prices continue to restrict net income
- Opportunities for synergy are ‘golden’
June 2016
- Annual maintenance shutdown projects
- Board declares $0.25 distribution in May
- Lackluster prices mean profits continue to lag
- Raffle supports ACE scholarship program
- EPA’s recommendation for 2017 RVOs falls short of RFS mandates
March 2016
- Production report shows efficiency improvements
- Low ethanol prices hit first quarter income
- Amended K-1s to be delayed
- China and DDGs
- Plant upgrades and projects in 2015
December 2015
- Nominees for GGE Board of Directors
- Strength continues to show
- Taxable income estimated at $1.22/unit
- Efficiency yields new production records
- Methanators to be replaced
- EPA issues final RVO targets for 2014, 2015, and 2016
September 2015
- Board directors nominations being accepted
- Field day shows ethanol’s importance
- 2015 profitable with strong balance sheet
- Air permit discrepancies settled with IDNR
- Industry, USDA efforts boost flex fuel options
- Grant program to support 5,000 new blender pumps
- Golf outing raises nearly $17k
- Shut-down projects showing results; cooling tower changes started
June 2015
- New ethanol blends finding acceptance
- GGE to co-host field day Aug. 19
- Distribution of $0.50 per unit
- 2015 starting off with tighter margins
- Check out the Biofuels Mobile center
- 138 projects for shutdown
- Comment on RFS rules online or in person
- EPA decision disappoints
- Tee off Aug. 17 for GGE PAC
March 2015
- 10 years and 1 billion gallons
- 2015 starting off with tighter margins
- Governor tours plant
- RFA advocacy app offers ethanol info
- Dineen defends RFS in USA Today
- Share “what fuels you”
December 2014
- Plan to celebrate at annual meeting
- A Look Back at 2014
- Record profits despite lower ethanol prices
- Taxable income estimated at $4.32 per unit
- Thank you from GGEPAC
- Efforts continue to boost E-15 in Chicago, elsewhere
- RFS/RVO delay offers mixed message
- Register now for 9th Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
- Motor club backs ethanol, offers alternative to AAA
- GGE again sponsoring North Iowa Crop Fair
September 2014
- Celebrating E15 openings
- Golden Renewables set to move forward
- 2014 RFS recommendations now under OMB review
- GGE’s top 3 quarters ever fall in 2014
- Board nominations needed
- Record US crop continues to meet growing corn demand
- RFA testifies on rail woes
- New social media challenge
- 10th annual GGE PAC golf outing raises $16,000+
June 2014
- Rail disruptions fuel prices, complicate production
- Annual shutdown set for upgrades
- Second consecutive record-breaker
- Update coming soon at www.goldengrainenergy.com
- Corn crop off to a great start
- Summer fuel season brings changes for E15, again