Export Exchange 2026, co-sponsored by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), was bigger than ever before this year. Held in the international hub of Seattle, Washington, the event shattered previous records going back to 2010 with more than 500 attendees from 48 countries. In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, we hear from Scott Richman, chief economist for RFA, who …
2026 Export Exchange Breaks Records
The 2026 Export Exchange last week in Seattle, Washington was a record breaker, according to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC). “This edition of Export Exchange shattered previous records with more than 500 attendees from 48 countries. Your participation demonstrates international understanding of the level of service you get when you buy U.S. grains and their co-products,” said Ryan …
US Ethanol and DDGS Exports Hot in August
U.S. exports of ethanol and the co-product dried distillers grains (DDGS) were hot in August, with ethanol increasing six percent to a five-month high and DDGS up by a whopping 18% in August to the highest monthly volume since August 2015. According to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol exports totaled 211.8 million gallons (mg) …
USDA Announces New American Biofuels Trade Outlook
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week released the American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a plan that builds upon 2025’s record U.S. ethanol export performance, removes restrictions to American biofuels, and secures new market opportunities for U.S. farmers. “American farmers are fueling the future, and the American Biofuel Trade Outlook outlines the USDA’s exact plan to ensure that success continues, and …
USDA Report Highlights Ethanol Export Wildcards
U.S. ethanol exports set new volume and value records over the past two calendar years and are ahead of last year’s record pace through June of this year, but a new USDA report indicates there are a handful of wildcards that could greatly impact exports throughout the rest of the year. According to a new report from USDA’s Foreign Agriculture …
Ethanol Exports Still on Track for Record Year
Ethanol exports were lower in July but remain on target to score another record year. According to the Renewable Fuels Association’s latest Trade Monitor, U.S. ethanol exports were down three percent in July, but the total for the year through July is 1.41 billion gallons, running 13% ahead of the same period last year. Canada remained the leading destination for …
Ethanol Exports Expected to Set Another New Record
U.S. ethanol exports are on track to set a new record for the third consecutive year, according to Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council. Speaking last week at the American Coalition for Ethanol’s 39th annual conference, LeGrand highlighted robust demand driven by expanding middle classes abroad and supportive policies in key markets. “When the …
Guatemala Launches E10 Mandate
Guatemala officially launched its nationwide ethanol-gasoline blending program this month, becoming the first Central American country to mandate an E10 blend and establishing an export market for U.S. ethanol of 70 to 100 million gallons annually, according to the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council (USGBC). Guatemala enacted its Fuel Alcohol Law in 1985, but political, economic, and technical challenges — …
Grains Council Honors Krissek
Greg Krissek, CEO Emeritus of the Kansas Corn Commission and Kansas Corn Growers Association, was honored for his 15 years of service to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) during its 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in Milwaukee, WI last month. Krissek was first introduced to the Council through his work as a staff member of Kansas Corn …
Ethanol and DDGS Exports Grow in June
U.S. ethanol exports grew by nine percent in June and exports of dried distillers grains (DDGS) gained two percent, both driven by stronger shipments to several leading markets, according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada remained the leading destination for denatured fuel ethanol, with total exports edging up 2% to 78.0 mg. Exports …