The issue is of particular interest in the Midwest, not only because of our reliance on imported crude from Canada, but also on the ability to reduce that dependence by supporting Midwestern farmers in the ethanol and biofuels industries. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2019, Wisconsin ranked eighth in the nation in fuel ethanol production capacity, with nine facilities able to produce almost 600 million gallons annually. Ethanol is one of the few energy resources Wisconsin exports to other states.