]The Renewable Fuels Association hit a home run at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) June 2-4 in St. Louis. RFA had a full lineup of events throughout the show, including featuring St. Louis Cardinals legend and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith at their booth. RFA Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp took …
2026 FEW Honors Industry Leaders
Four industry leaders received recognition at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo this week in St. Louis. Topping the list was Chuck Woodside, CEO of KAAPA Ethanol LLC, who received the High Octane Award for his decades of leadership and service to the ethanol industry. Woodside has served as CEO at KAAPA for 25 years, and KAAPA has …
USTR Finds Brazil Unfairly Restricts Ethanol Market Access
The U.S. Trade Representative has concluded its Section 301 investigation of Brazil and found ethanol market access to be among several trade practices considered to be unreasonable or restrictive to U.S. commerce, noting that Brazil “abruptly discontinued its previously balanced tariff treatment of ethanol and has since failed to provide reciprocal tariff treatment for U.S. ethanol exports.” As a result, …
Stakeholders Make 45Z Recommendations
Biofuel stakeholders provided testimony to the U.S. Department of Treasury this week on ways to improve and finalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit rules. During a public hearing, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper urged Treasury to immediately release an updated 45ZCF-GREET model that integrates changes to the 45Z program mandated by last year’s One Big Beautiful …
Clean Fuels Launches National Fuel Quality Reports
Clean Fuels Alliance America announces the launch of its National Fuel Quality Reports, a first-of-its-kind resource measuring quality of multiple fuel types. The reports cover biodiesel, diesel, gasoline grades, ethanol, aviation fuel, kerosene and specialty fuels, including B99/B100, B6+ blends, #1 and #2 diesel, E15–E85 gasolines, Jet A/A1 and 100LL AvGas. Compiled from multiple points across the national fuel distribution …
USDA Chart Illustrates Ethanol Export Growth
A multi-colored chart from USDA’s Economic Research Service illustrates the growth of U.S. ethanol exports over the last decade, as well as shifting market trends. Ethanol exports hit a record 2.13 billion gallons during the 2024/25 (September–August) corn marketing year, up 23 percent from the previous record year, and more than double the one billion gallons exported ten years ago …
RFA on Display at 2026 FEW in STL
The 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) kicks off June 2-4 in St. Louis, home of the Renewable Fuels Association, offering many opportunities to learn and connect, both onstage and off. “With this year’s FEW being in RFA’s backyard, we’re excited to show attendees first-hand the great work our association has been doing for the industry for more …
Ethanol Report on KC Diamonds Sponsorship
The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kansas City Diamonds, a founding team in the new Professional Softball League (PSL). With a 40-game season and national television coverage this partnership brings E15 to the forefront of a fast-growing sport and passionate fan base. As part of this collaboration, E15 is recognized as the “Official …
Iowa RFA Urges Action on Summit Carbon Permits
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is urging the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) to establish a hearing schedule for the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS) pipeline project permit request that was submitted six months ago. “For twenty-five years, Iowa has benefited greatly from being the most profitable place in the world to convert corn into ethanol,” …
RFA Ethanol Safety Program Continues Winning Streak
The Renewable Fuels Association has received its 14th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition, for its ethanol safety program. Missy Ruff, RFA’s Director of Safety and Technical Programs, also received an Individual Recognition Award for her 2025 efforts, along with hazmat trainers Joel Hendelman and Glen Rudner. Last year, RFA trained nearly 900 personnel …