Ethanol supporters were pleased to see the Trump administration include passage of legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 in its $87.6 billion supplemental spending request to “address urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in addition to other critical needs such as…supporting hardworking American farmers.” The supplemental request to Congress from Russel Vought, director of the Office of …
New Study Shows Benefits of Biofuels Expansion
A new S&P Global Energy study released today shows how expanded biofuel markets are a catalyst for agriculture, revitalizing farm communities, stabilizing farm incomes, and providing both food and energy security. Commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), the research, titled “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst,” offers a detailed, evidence‑based assessment of agriculture’s future and presents a …
Ethanol Supporters Set Record Straight on E15
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chair of the biofuels caucus and original sponsor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues at a press conference Tuesday urging Congress to lower prices at the pump for consumers and increase much-needed market access for ag producers by passing the bill that will allow year-round access …
Ethanol Advocates Storm the Hill
Members of the Renewable Fuels Association and other ethanol advocacy groups gathered in Washington D.C. this week to push for passage of long-awaited legislation to eliminate restrictions on year-round sales of E15, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which is on the House calendar for consideration Wednesday. RFA also sent a letter to all members of the House …
Diverse Coalition Urges E15 Action as Small Faction Opposes
A broad coalition of agriculture, biofuels, fuel refiner and retailer interests is urging Congress to include a bipartisan amendment to the farm bill that would allow year-round sales of E15 and provide targeted reforms to the Small Refinery Exemption process under the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to lawmakers, the coalition said the amendment is a pragmatic, market-based solution …
Groups Urge Reasonable Guidelines for Aviation Tax Credits
Over 20 agricultural and biofuels groups sent a letter this week to administration officials urging them to establish reasonable guidelines that will allow farmers to benefit from the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit, which is designed to facilitate the sale of ethanol and other biofuels in the aviation sector. The letter was sent to officials at Treasury, the Department …
Industry Looking for 45Z Answers
With planting season coming soon in many parts of the country, farmers and ethanol producers are looking for clear answers to take full advantage of the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. Republican lawmakers sent a letter this week to the Secretaries of Treasury Scott Bessent, Energy Chris Wright, and Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging final rules that recognize on-farm conservation …
Rollins Shows Support for E15 at Commodity Classic
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins delivered a strong endorsement of biofuels Thursday at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, calling on Congress to pass nationwide, year-round E15 legislation as a critical driver of domestic demand for corn, soy and sorghum. Rollins credited President Trump’s first-day declaration of a national energy emergency, which identified biofuels as key to extending …
Ethanol Conference Unleashes in Orlando
The National Ethanol Conference officially kicks off today in Orlando with the annual golf tournament and welcome reception in preparation for the main event tomorrow featuring a full day of presentations and panels focused on the theme “Ethanol Unleashed.” The Renewable Fuels Association set the tone for the conference today releasing the latest analysis of ethanol’s impact on the U.S. …
US Corn Growers Meet with EU Ethanol Interests
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) leaders recently traveled to the European Union (EU) with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) to meet with major end-users and handlers of U.S. ethanol and feed grains. The group included NCGA President Jed Bower, NCGA Chairman Kenny Hartman, NCGA CEO Neil Caske,; and NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic who were able to …