Golden Grain Energy - Newsletters

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
Employee party combines fun, fermenting and food for others
Q1 profits take hard hit from natural gas spike
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
Increased gallons, prices drove higher 2017 income
GGE announces taxable income estimates for 2017 returns
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