Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN) recently visited ethanol producer Greenfield Global Winnebago to see the investments being made into one of the first dry mill ethanol plants built in Minnesota and discuss the various opportunities for future innovation in the state’s ethanol industry, according to the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels). During the visit, MN Bio-Fuels and Greenfield Global Winnebago discussed …
USGC Leads Ethanol Exploratory Mission to China
Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the ethanol industry headed to China last month for an exploratory mission aimed at gaining critical insights into the country’s ethanol market and policy landscape. Ringneck Energy CEO and USGC Ethanol Advisory Team member Walter Wendland was part of the mission. “China’s domestic ethanol industry coupled with supportive policies can play a …
Candidates Reveal Biofuel Stands in FB Survey
The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support an all-of-the-above strategy that encourages the domestic production and use of all available forms of energy?” The Harris-Walz campaign …
Gevo to Acquire Red Trail Energy Assets in North Dakota
Net-zero hydrocarbon fuels leader Gevo this week announced the acquisition of the ethanol production plant and carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) assets of Red Trail Energy in North Dakota for $210 million. In a conference call announcing the acquisition, Gevo CEO Dr. Patrick Gruber said it will provide an ideal Net-Zero site for future sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production that …
Farm Foundation Forum Discusses Biofuel Policy
While the Kamala Harris/Donald Trump debate took the spotlight this week, Farm Foundation hosted a forum on Monday that focused more specifically on the farm policy of each party’s candidate. Moderated by Kristina Peterson with The Wall Street Journal, The Agricultural Platforms of the Candidates for President of the United States featured Kip Tom, Farmers and Ranchers for Trump Coalition, …
Registration Open for 2025 Clean Fuels Conference
Registration is now open for the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference, Jan. 20-23 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, California. Hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America for the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries, this year’s conference theme, “Accelerate”, captures the rapid growth and transformative progress of the clean fuels industry. “With the clean fuels …
ACE Announces Scholarship Program 2024 Winners
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is pleased to congratulate its 2024 scholarship recipients Mallory Moorman, Elsie Ennis and Delaney Frahm. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship through ACE’s Scholarship Program to help further their collegiate education. Mallory Moorman is from Glenvil, Nebraska, and is attending the University of Nebraska – Omaha, in Omaha, Nebraska, where she studies Chemistry with …
Diverse Groups Join to Oppose EPA’s Tailpipe Standards
More than 55 parties representing diverse interests joined to submit a detailed brief to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals last week arguing that the Environmental Protection Agency “unlawfully exceeded its statutory authority and acted arbitrarily and capriciously by finalizing vehicle tailpipe emissions standards that would essentially phase out liquid-fueled engines and mandate increased production of electric vehicles.” The brief …
Ethanol Exports Record High, DDGS Exports Up
U.S. ethanol exports have reached a record high of 1.10 billion gallons so far this year through July, running 38% ahead of last year’s pace, according to the latest trade monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. While ethanol exports dropped seven percent in July compared to June, at 136 million gallons that was still significantly higher than a year …
SAF Coalition Submits Comments on Energy Credits
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition this week submitted comments on energy credits and incentives to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means in response to a request for stakeholder input from the Supply Chain Tax Team. In its comments, the Coalition stressed the economic benefits of SAF investment, as well as the need for long-term SAF …