American agriculture is at a crossroads today, but biofuels could point the way to a brighter future, according to a recent study from S&P Global and commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA). “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst,” finds that biofuels have the potential to restore long-term profitability to American farms and drive investment in rural communities; …
White House Includes E15 in Funding Request
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 …
RFA Helping Girl Scouts Learn Car Care
The badges that Girl Scouts can earn today include such practical skills as car maintenance, and the Renewable Fuels Association has stepped up to help them learn about the value and importance of caring for their vehicles and choosing the right fuels through its partnership with the Philadelphia-based Girls Auto Clinic. The workshops will also include educational information on the …
Continuum Ag and Aztalan Bio to Help Farmers with 45Z
Carbon intensity (CI) and regenerative ag company Continuum Ag has joined forces with Wisconsin ethanol producer Aztalan Bio to help farmers preparing for future opportunities tied to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. “Aztalan Bio successfully monetized the 45Z tax credit for fuel produced in 2025, and we look forward to continuing to build our decarbonization strategy,” said Andras Bogyay, …
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. (CVEC) is celebrating its 30th anniversary today with an open house at its Benson, Minn. biorefinery. CVEC began producing ethanol in 1996, founded by local corn producers and the local electric cooperative. Their vision sought out ways to add more value to the high quality corn they produced locally while stabilizing electricity rates. Starting with an …
Wholesale E85 Prices Drop as Low as Eight Cents
Retail prices for E85 are already a good deal compared to regular gas, but according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IowaRFA), wholesale prices for E85 are currently as low as eight cents per gallon, with the highest price listed at only one dollar, which makes it a huge deal for owners of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). FFVs are designed …
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 …
Export Exchange 2026 Set for Seattle
Export Exchange 2026 is set for October 15-17 in Seattle, WA. Export Exchange is a biennial event sponsored by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy bringing together U.S. suppliers of coarse grains and co-products, industry representatives and members of the grain trade with international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products, including …
Ethanol Exports Lower in April But Still Strong
U.S. ethanol exports dropped below 200 million gallons (mg) in April for the first time in six months amid broadly weaker shipments across several key markets, but still remained strong at 171.6 million gallons, according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. Canada remained the top destination for U.S. ethanol, despite a 14 percent decline, while …
Ethanol Report from FEW 2026
The Renewable Fuels Association took the home field advantage at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this year which was held in their own backyard in St. Louis June 2-4. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear from many of the RFA team members who helped to make FEW 2026 a home run, including Senior Vice President for Government …