U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed the American Farm Bureau Federation convention for the first time Monday, hitting on key issues being discussed by the nation’s largest general farm organization this week, including the need for nationwide, year-round E15. Rollins says President Trump is arguably the most pro-biofuels leader in history. “While the Trump administration has gone as far …
E15 Remains Priority for American Farm Bureau
At the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California on Sunday, AFBF President Zippy Duvall said the organization is committed to getting year-round, nationwide E15 approved this year. In his annual address to the membership, Duvall said the entire Farm Bureau leadership group was invited to the White House last year to meet with cabinet members about their …
Ethanol Stakeholders Start Year With Plea for E15
2026 begins the 14th year since E15 was first approved by the EPA in 2011 for use in model year 2001 and newer vehicles. For a brief moment in 2019, the fuel was approved for nationwide, year-round sales, before that action by President Trump in his first term was overturned. But farmers and ethanol producers are not giving up and …
Ethanol Blend Wall Crushed Again
It was not long ago that the prevailing belief in this country was that ethanol could not make it past 10 percent of the nation’s gasoline. That so-called “blend wall” was officially crushed in 2016 – and now ethanol has moved the needle another percentage point, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Ethanol accounted for …
Ethanol Report on 2025
2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and showed just how far U.S. ethanol has come – and how much more it could accomplish for the world with just a little more freedom. Nationwide, year-round E15 spends another year in limbo, but California catches up with the rest of the country by unanimous passage of legislation …
Iowa Program Awards $5 Million for Biofuels Infrastructure
Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) this week awarded another $4,992,182 in grants for 108 applicants to add higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel to retail sites. Nearly 100 applications focused on expanding E15 availability at retail locations, while the remaining 15 grants will add B11 at select sites. To qualify for the program, biodiesel retailers must use the infrastructure to offer biodiesel blended fuel classified as B11 (11 percent biodiesel) or higher. During colder …
House Introduces SAF Act
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House introduced legislation last week aimed at strengthening the sustainable aviation fuel industry, creating economic opportunities for farmers, and reducing transportation emissions. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Troy Carter (D-LA) introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act, H.R. 6518, bipartisan legislation that would restore the full value …
E Energy Adams to Add Fluid Quip Technologies
Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) today announced that E Energy Adams in Adams, Nebraska, will implement FQT’s DCO Technology™ and Overdrive™ systems to increase corn oil recovery and improve process efficiencies. Installation of the systems is now underway at E Energy Adams facility. FQT’s DCO Technology™ provides a fast-to-install solution that enhances corn oil recovery while improving overall plant operations. The …
Ethanol Production Hits Record High
U.S. ethanol production hit a record high of 1.13 million barrels per day (b/d) the week ending December 12, equivalent to 47.50 million gallons daily, according to the latest EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol production was up 2.4% from the previous week and was 2.5% higher than the same week last year, and 5.9% above the …
Ethanol Exports Drop in September
After riding high in August, U.S. ethanol exports took a dive in September, sliding 21% to a seven-month low of 148.4 million gallons (mg), according to the latest Trade Monitor from the Renewable Fuels Association. Canada remained the top destination, importing 65.6 mg (-12%) and accounting for 63% of all denatured fuel ethanol sales. Exports to the European Union declined …