So far this year, organic sales for Novozymes are up four percent with the bioenergy segment of the company leading the way, up 14 percent, according to the company’s second quarter financial report. “Enzyme sales for conventional biofuels continue to benefit from our broad technology base and innovative product portfolio,” said Tina Sejersgård Fanø, Executive Vice President, Agriculture & Bioenergy. …
Sneller to Retire from Nebraska Ethanol Board
Todd Sneller is retiring as administrator of the Nebraska Ethanol Board after more than 40 years of service with the state of Nebraska, effective September 14. Sneller started his career in 1976 as a staff assistant with the Agriculture Products Industrial Utilization Committee, now the Nebraska Ethanol Board. He left for a brief period from 1978 to spring 1979 to …
Custom RFA Ethanol Motorcycle Leads Legends Ride
The Renewable Fuels Association’s new custom ethanol motorcycle, driven by RFA’s Robert White, took the lead in the 11th annual Legends Ride as part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The race this year was for the benefit of the Special Olympics South Dakota – Rapid City Flame and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and RFA sponsors of the …
Legends Ride Press Conference During #SturgisRally
Participating in a pre-Legends Ride press conference in Deadwood, SD were (l-r) Tom Berenger, Sarah Palin and Rusty Wallace. I got to ask them to make a comment about a ten percent blend (E10) of ethanol into gasoline and what it means for our country. Rusty is very familiar with the renewable fuel from his NASCAR experiences which include designing …
Ethanol Exports on Pace for Record Year
2018 is on pace to be a record year for ethanol exports. The latest government information shows that U.S. ethanol exports through June stood at 927.7 million gallons (mg), up 33 percent from the first half of 2017 and on pace to shatter last year’s record of 1.38 billion gallons (bg). According to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), robust export …
2018 #SturgisRally Features the RFA Motorcycle
On opening weekend for the 2018 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Renewable Fuels Association‘s Robert White took the stage to welcome other sponsors and talk about the big annual Legends Ride today. Pictured here are some of the RFA members on the scene this week to help with Free Fuel Happy Hours which begin tomorrow afternoon (free E10 fuel for motorcycles). Robert …
31st ACE Ethanol Conference Preview
“Grit Wins” is the theme for the 31st annual American Coalition for Ethanol conference August 15-17 at the Renaissance Depot Hotel in Minneapolis. “We think Grit Wins really encompasses the courage and resolve that ACE members have exhibited in the face of a lot of challenges in the last 12 months,” says ACE Senior Director of Operations and Programming Shannon …
High Octane Ethanol Fits Fuel Economy Standards
The proposed Fuel Economy Standards for 2021-2026 Vehicles could put high octane ethanol in the fast lane at last. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are seeking public comment on a wide range of regulatory options proposed in the SAFE Vehicles Rule, including how high octane fuels could facilitate engine efficiency improvements and …
Ethanol Report on 10th Year at Sturgis
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is celebrating 10 years of partnership with the Buffalo Chip Campground to promote ethanol at the 78th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Aug. 3-12 in Sturgis, S.D. The event this year will highlight the custom RFA ethanol bike by Paul Jr. Designs and featured on a recent episode of “American Chopper.” In this edition of The …
Acting EPA Chief on RFS Concerns
During a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing Wednesday, Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler was pressed for answers about the demand destruction created by small refinery exemptions, how EPA intends to reallocate the waived gallons, and when the agency will approve E15 use year-round. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) …