The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Nuevo León State Ministry of the Environment in Mexico recently conducted a study on the financial and environmental benefits of gasoline blended with 85 percent ethanol (E85). Ten taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using over 1,500 gallons of E85, which resulted in a …
EPA Admin Addresses E15 and RVO Questions
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin faced members of the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday to answer questions about the agency’s 2026 fiscal year budget request, including as it relates to biofuels. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) asked Zeldin about the need for a permanent legislative solution for the nationwide sale of year-round E15. “Is it true that, despite President Trump’s …
Homefield Advantage is Theme for 38th Annual ACE
Registration is now open for the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 38th annual conference, August 20–22, at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE is working to help its members unlock new market opportunities. “ACE is working hard to give …
Iowa Legislation Threatens Carbon Pipeline
Legislation passed this week by the Iowa Senate would effectively ban carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects in the state meant to help farmers unlock new markets around the world for ultra-low carbon ethanol. “CCS is the key to unlocking massive new demand for ethanol and corn around the world,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw. …
House Ways and Means Extends 45Z in Big, Beautiful Bill
The House Ways & Means Committee passed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Wednesday morning following an all-night hearing and “delivering on President Trump’s policies of tax relief for American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses.” Among its many provisions are proposed changes and an extension to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z), of the Inflation Reduction Act. The provision requires …
Ethanol Report on Angler Education
This weekend, crappie anglers from around the country will be on the Lake of the Ozarks for a chance to win $50,000 in the Big Crappie Challenge. The Renewable Fuels Association is in on the competition with three RFA-sponsored teams making sure the ethanol message is relayed to the hundreds of anglers on the water this weekend. Robert White, RFA …
Sec. Rollins Discusses Ethanol Trade in UK
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spent the second day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom this week meeting with the U.K. Department for Energy Security and talking with industry leaders about opportunities for American products, including ethanol. Sec. Rollins’ visit comes after President Donald Trump announced a new U.K. trade deal last week. “President Trump has …
Iowa RFA Releases New Economic Impact Report
A new economic contribution study shows Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture economy as the multiplying effects of corn and soybean purchases have been reduced due to lower commodity prices. Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) conducted the study, commissioned by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). The study found: “Even though a variety of …
Nebraska Renewable Fuels Month is Official
The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) proudly joined Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen this week in proclaiming May as Renewable Fuels Month. “The Nebraska Ethanol Board is grateful for Governor Pillen’s support and for our legislative partners who champion ethanol at both the state and federal level,” said Nebraska Ethanol Board Executive Director Ben Rhodes. “But we’re not just celebrating this month. …
Ethanol Exports Soar in March
Exports of U.S. ethanol and the co-product dried distillers grains (DDGS) both increased in March, according to the latest RFA Trade Monitor report. U.S. ethanol exports rebounded sharply in March, surging 41% to 195.8 million gallons (mg) amid broad-based improvements across most major markets. Shipments were 23% higher than year-ago levels. March also marked Canada’s fourth consecutive year as the …