Members of the American Coalition for Ethanol got an update on the important issues facing the industry today during a fireside chat with leadership at the opening general session of the ACE Annual Conference in Minneapolis on Thursday. ACE CEO Brian Jennings, board president Troy Knecht with Redfield Energy, Cultivating Conservation Founding Member Jonathon Lehman, and ACE Chief Marketing Officer …
ACE Starts Annual Conference With New Board Members
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 39th Annual Conference kicked off Wednesday in Minneapolis with the election of board members for the new year. Board members re-elected to three-year terms include: Badger State Ethanol – David Kolsrud Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company – Harmon Wilts Mid-Missouri Energy – Chris Wilson Nebraska Ethanol Board – Ben Rhodes South Dakota Corn Growers Association …
Ethanol Report on Growing Ethanol Demand
While there has been a lot of focus this summer on getting year-round E15 through Congress, ethanol demand has been quietly growing as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and a new women’s softball league has been promoting E15 nationwide. This edition of The Ethanol Report podcast features Robert White, Senior VP for Industry Relations & Market …
Farm Bill with E15 Stalls in Senate Ag Committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee recessed on Thursday after working on the farm bill markup for over three hours and hitting a stalemate with Democrats demanding that Republicans delay a requirement that states share the cost of providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by two years, rejecting a one year delay compromise. “We’re holding hostage the people that were charged to …
ACE Conference to Focus on Fueling Freedom
The upcoming American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 39th annual conference, taking place August 19-21 in Minneapolis, will focus on the theme of “Fueling Freedom” – building on America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026 and highlighting how ethanol expands fuel choice, relieves pain at the pump, boosts rural economies, and strengthens U.S. energy security. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says the conference …
ACE to Celebrate Fueling Freedom
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary this week, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is looking forward to carrying that energy forward next month with the theme “Fueling Freedom” for its 39th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, highlighting how ethanol expands fuel choice, relieves pain at the pump, boosts rural economies, and strengthens U.S. energy security. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says …
Ethanol Report on Energy Independence
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 expanded the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to increase domestic renewable fuel production and enhance energy security. As we celebrate 250 years of our nation’s independence, more Americans than ever before are recognizing the important role the RFS plays in helping us be more energy independent. In this Independence Day edition of the …
Ethanol Report from FEW 2026
The Renewable Fuels Association took the home field advantage at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this year which was held in their own backyard in St. Louis June 2-4. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear from many of the RFA team members who helped to make FEW 2026 a home run, including Senior Vice President for Government …
RFA Provides Update on California E15 at FEW
It was October 2025 when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making way for lower cost 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to be made available for the first time in the state, but eight months later it has yet to happen. At this week’s Fuel Ethanol Workshop, Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association explained that the will of the …
ACE CEO Discusses Ethanol Issues on FEW Roundtable
Nationwide, year-round E15 continues to be the top issue for the ethanol industry and it was the number one topic on the executive roundtable at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this week. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says passage of the E15 bill in the House last month has bolstered supporters in the Senate. “On the Senate side, we’re …