The U.S. Trade Representative office is holding a public hearing today regarding the Section 301 investigation of unfair trading practices on the part of Brazil in a number of areas, including ethanol market access and illegal deforestation. Several U.S. ethanol industry stakeholders are testifying, including Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper. “RFA strongly believes a thorough investigation is …
Ethanol Report on FPS Biofuels Buzz
Ethanol was in the spotlight at the 2025 Farm Progress Show with USDA predicting a record corn crop that needs to find a home through increased exports and domestic demand and the Renewable Fuels Association once again had a strong presence at the show held in the heart of the Corn Belt. This episode of The Ethanol Report podcast features …
RFA on Display at Farm Progress Show
The Renewable Fuels Association was on-site at the 2025 Farm Progress Show this week in Decatur, Illinois to talk about the latest ethanol news and moving to higher blends. The RFA display near the media tent attracted attention with a new 2025 Chevrolet Trax flex fuel vehicle on display as well as an FFV conversion kit to discuss the ease …
RFA DC Office Welcomes New Government Affairs Associate
The Renewable Fuels Association welcomes Ashley Viglione to the Washington, D.C. office as government affairs associate, supporting RFA’s advocacy and policy efforts. In this position, Viglione will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, prepare policy briefings and updates for staff and members, and assist with scheduling meetings with policymakers. Viglione also will help coordinate RFA’s Washington and policy-related events, manage event …
Biofuels Groups React to EPA SRE Actions
The biofuels industry generally seems pleased with the EPA decision today on a backlog of Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions, granting full exemptions to 63 petitions, granting partial exemptions to 77 petitions, denying 28 petitions, and determining 7 petitions to be ineligible. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper says the approach seems reasonsable, but they will be …
RFA Kicking Off California E15 Retailer Education Program
The Renewable Fuels Association is kicking off a major educational effort to help California’s fuel blenders, retailers and others in the supply chain prepare for the eventual arrival of the lower-cost E15 gasoline blend in the Golden State. “RFA has spent years working to make E15 available in California, and an important part of this effort is to make sure …
Ethanol Industry Supports Brazil Trade Investigation
Ethanol stakeholders support the U.S. Trade Representative taking action against unfair trading practices by Brazil with a Section 301 investigation. In comments sent Monday to USTR, the Renewable Fuels Association noted Brazil’s punitive ethanol tariff regime and restrictive regulations demonstrate that the country is clearly not committed to fair and reciprocal trade in ethanol. “Brazil’s tariff rates have no doubt …
Ethanol Stocks at Lowest Level This Year
Ethanol stocks hit their lowest level this year during the week ending August 8, according to Energy Information Administration data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol stocks retreated 4.7% to 22.6 million barrels, the lowest volume since mid-December 2024. Stocks were 3.0% less than the same week last year and 3.3% below the three-year average. Ethanol production increased by …
More Corn Shows Need for Ethanol Expansion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s August Supply and Demand Estimate calls for sharply higher supplies, greater domestic use and exports, and larger ending stocks, which all highlight the need to remove artificial regulatory barriers that are undercutting demand and constraining market opportunities for both corn and ethanol, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. For 2024/25, larger corn exports are partly …
Ethanol Exports Remain Strong Over Last Year
U.S. ethanol exports were lower in June compared to May but remain much higher than year ago levels, according to the latest trade monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. U.S. ethanol exports totaled 173.7 million gallons (mg) in June, down 6% from May amid volatility in key markets but still 30% higher than year-ago levels. Canada remained the top …