The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is hosting its 15th annual Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit March 17-18, 2026, bringing ethanol producers, farmers, and industry stakeholders to Capitol Hill to engage directly with federal policymakers. One of the biofuels industry’s longest-running and most impactful advocacy events, the Fly-In provides a critical opportunity for grassroots voices to help shape …
E15 Still Struggling in Congress
The House Agriculture Committee passed a bipartisan Farm Bill in the dark of the night this week but failed to include an amendment with E15 language in it. Meanwhile, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee said this week that they hope it will be added in their version. Renewable Fuels Association Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp …
Scholarship Winners Make the Most of NEC
Ten young people, either still in college or at the start of their careers, had the opportunity to attend the National Ethanol Conference last week in Orlando on a scholarship, courtesy of the Renewable Fuels Foundation. The recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship included five college students and five members of the Renewable Fuels Association’s Young Professionals Network. The …
California Still Waiting for E15
It was October of 2025 when the California legislature approved the sale of 15% ethanol fuel in the state, which was intended to happen immediately, yet six months later E15 remains on the leash in the Golden State. The hold up is because of California’s unique stage two vapor recovery equipment, which the state Fire Marshall claims has yet to …
2025 Ethanol Production Sets Record Along with Exports
Ethanol production in the United States hit a new record last year, according to the latest data released by the Energy Information Administration, hitting 16.49 billion gallons (bg) in 2025, in response to stronger domestic consumption and record high exports. The Renewable Fuels Association reports that the U.S. ethanol blend rate jumped to a record 10.51 percent, as domestic usage …
ACE Offers Tools to Increase Ethanol Usage
The big topic at the 2026 Commodity Classic last week was the need for year-round, nationwide E15, but despite the roadblocks the number of stations selling higher blends continues to increase, according to American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty. Education is the way to get more stations in the nation to carry higher …
Iran Conflict Shows Need for Year-Round E15
The conflict in the Middle East is causing crude oil prices to jump, increasing more than 8% Monday on reports that Iran closed the critical Strait of Hormuz, fueling concerns that higher gas prices are on the way for American drivers. The Renewable Fuels Association renewed its urgent call for Congress to pass legislation to allow the nationwide year-round sale …
USDA FAS Administrator Confirms Ethanol Exports Unleashed
U.S. ethanol exports hit record levels in 2025 and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service administrator Daniel Whitley told ethanol industry representatives last week that the Trump administration is delivering unprecedented public-private support to keep the momentum going. Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference, Whitley outlined the agency’s three pillars — trade policy, market intelligence, and market development — and highlighted a …
RFA Chair Optimistic for Ethanol Industry
At the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando last week, the chairman of the Renewable Fuels Association expressed optimism about the industry going forward despite the current challenges getting E15 legislation passed by Congress. “We all feel a little bit disappointed maybe where E15 is nationally and in California, but the reality is there’s so much optimism to be had if …
2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide Released
The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando last week. These publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol industry information, facts, and statistics, and follow the NEC theme of “Ethanol Unleashed.” The Annual Ethanol Outlook provides the facts and data on ethanol’s benefits, as well …