Renewable Fuels Association Director, Environment, Health & Safety Justin Schultz shares his story of service and struggle for this Veterans Day. A few days before I was back home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, I was still in combat in Afghanistan. Think about that for a moment. One day you’re in a war zone, where every decision matters and the consequences …
RFA Urges EPA to Reject State RFS Waiver Requests
The Renewable Fuels Association is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to “swiftly and soundly” reject requests for waivers from the Renewable Fuel Standard from the governors of Alabama and Louisiana, warning that such an action would result in higher gas prices and harm to farmers. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper says ethanol is already keeping gas prices lower than …
Ethanol Report on Midterm Election Results
As the dust is beginning to settle on the midterm election blow-out putting Democrats back in charge of Congress, what will this mean for the ethanol industry going forward? Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper discusses the results of the midterm elections and what might happen in the lame duck session to address high gas prices and …
Ethanol and DDGS Exports Lower in September
U.S. ethanol exports dropped one percent in September to 209.0 million gallons (mg), but remain 14% ahead of the same period last year, according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. Eighty percent of shipments were concentrated in just four markets, led once again by Canada, where exports climbed 10% to a record 93.5 mg, accounting …
EPA Holds Virtual Hearing on Proposed SRE Reallocation
The Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual hearing Wednesday to hear comments on the proposed reallocation plan announced last month to restore renewable fuel volumes lost to recent small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper testified that, while they continue to disagree with EPA granting the exemptions in the first place, they believe the agency must …
Ethanol Report on 2026 Export Exchange
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 …
2027 NEC Scholarships Available
The Renewable Fuels Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships to the 2027 National Ethanol Conference, taking place Feb. 15–17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. College students and members of RFA’s Young Professionals Network and Veterans for Renewable Fuels are eligible for the scholarships which include registration fee, hotel, and up to $500 in airfare. “The National Ethanol Conference is a …
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 …
EPA Proposes Full SRE Volume Reallocation
While visiting Iowa Tuesday, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced revisions to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” rule volumes, providing for 100 percent reallocation of the renewable fuel volume requirements to compensate for 29 small refinery exemptions announced at the end of August. The agency is proposing two options for revisions, both of which would reallocate …
Report Shows Ethanol’s Potential for Marine Fuel
A new report shows the potential for ethanol to make maritime shipping fuel more environmentally-friendly. “Ethanol as a marine fuel: exploring its usability” by the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center examines ethanol’s potential as a low-carbon fuel for global maritime shipping and concludes that “ethanol is a promising drop-in option for methanol-fueled vessels.” “Ethanol is emerging as a technically viable complementary …