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 …
Survey Shows Strong Support for Year-round E15 in Minnesota
A new Morning Consult survey for the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association shows strong, bipartisan support for ethanol, E15 and permanent year-round access to E15 (Unleaded 88) in the North Star State. The survey of 950 Minnesota adults found that 68% support selling E15 year-round on a permanent basis, with majority support from Democrats, Republicans and independents. After respondents learned more about …
CARB Schedules Hearing on E15
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has scheduled a public hearing for September 24 to consider approving the technical standards necessary to finally get E15 (15% ethanol fuel) at the pump, nearly a year after the state legislature unanimously passed legislation allowing its sale. On October 2 last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation which “was effective upon enactment …
Fueling Agriculture Report Gains Momentum
As the biofuels industry continues to press the U.S. Senate for action on E15 legislation, a recent report from U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst”, is getting attention on Capitol Hill and around the country. Members of Congress are highlighting the report’s findings and its implications for American agriculture. Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), …
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 …
New Poll Shows Record Voter Support for E15
Members of the Renewable Fuels Association will be on Capitol Hill this week touting new poll numbers showing a record percentage of registered voters support expanding the availability of E15 fuel and allowing its sale year-round. The latest survey conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association finds nearly 75 percent of those polled support expanding the availability of …
White House Includes E15 in Funding Request
Ethanol supporters were pleased to see the Trump administration include passage of legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 in its $87.6 billion supplemental spending request to “address urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in addition to other critical needs such as…supporting hardworking American farmers.” The supplemental request to Congress from Russel Vought, director of the Office of …
New Study Shows Benefits of Biofuels Expansion
A new S&P Global Energy study released today shows how expanded biofuel markets are a catalyst for agriculture, revitalizing farm communities, stabilizing farm incomes, and providing both food and energy security. Commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), the research, titled “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst,” offers a detailed, evidence‑based assessment of agriculture’s future and presents a …
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 …
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 …