Two of the biggest ethanol producing states in the country continue to see benefits to their economies from the industry. A recent impact study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) economists found that Nebraska’s ethanol production capacity increased by 23 percent since 2014, and continues to generate significant economic impact for the state, which is the second largest producer of ethanol …
South Dakota Farmers Union Celebrates E30 Day
Farmers, ranchers and ethanol supporters from around South Dakota gathered in gathered in the state capitol of Pierre yesterday to advocate for agriculture and celebrate E30 day with Governor Kristi Noem. Glacial Lakes Energy Cooperative members joined the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) at the Capitol to thank Governor Noem for proclaiming February 19 as E30 Day in South Dakota …
Kansas Ethanol Signs Agreement with Syngenta Enogen
Syngenta has signed a three-year marketing agreement with Kansas Ethanol, LLC to use Enogen® corn enzyme technology at its 80 million-gallon ethanol plant in Lyons, Kansas. Enogen corn enzyme technology is an in-seed innovation available exclusively from Syngenta and features the first biotech corn output trait designed specifically to enhance ethanol production. Using modern biotechnology to deliver best-in-class alpha amylase …
Ethanol Continues Significant Contribution to Economy
Despite facing regulatory and marketplace challenges in 2018, the ethanol industry continued to make a “remarkable contribution” to the nation’s economy, according to the latest analysis released last week at the Renewable Fuels Association’s (RFA) 24th annual National Ethanol Conference. The analysis, conducted by ABF Economics on behalf of RFA, found the industry supported nearly 366,000 jobs and generated nearly …
Ethanol Report with #RFANEC Highlights
Orlando was the site of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) 24th annual National Ethanol Conference February 11-13, 2019. As always, the event was loaded with headline speakers and information on the latest industry issues. In this edition of the Ethanol Report, we have some of the highlights from #RFANEC, including comments from RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper, former Sen. …
USDA Deputy Secretary Stresses Ethanol Support
USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky visited the 2019 National Ethanol Conference in Orlando this week to stress the administration’s strong support of ethanol. “You have very strong advocates in Sec. Perdue, myself and all of us at USDA who are working on your behalf as well as President Trump, who has also been a strong supporter – as you all …
Ethanol Industry Awards at #RFANEC
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) presented its annual Industry Award to East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE) – and a special recognition award to former RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen – at the 24th annual National Ethanol Conference (NEC). RFA’s Industry Award recognizes companies or individuals who have made a significant contribution to the U.S. fuel ethanol industry through technology innovative, …
Former Sen. Tom Daschle Shares Passion for Ethanol
Tom Daschle of South Dakota been an advocate for ethanol and other biofuels for over three decades, as both a U.S. representative and senator in the 1980s and 1990s, and continuing since then as an advisor, consultant and author on issues such as climate change, food security and renewable energy policy. As Founder and CEO of The Daschle Group, Daschle …
2018 was Tough Year With Big Wins for Ethanol
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper told nearly 1,000 National Ethanol Conference attendees today that while the U.S. ethanol industry had a “tough year” in 2018, it “continued to deliver huge wins for consumers,” including lower gas prices, cleaner air, a more secure energy supply, and increased job creation. As part of his State of the Ethanol …
RFA Releases 2019 Ethanol Industry Outlook, Pocket Guide
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released its 2019 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide this week at the 24th annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. The annual Outlook publication provides policymakers, regulators, consumers, the media, and renewable fuel advocates with key statistics, trends, insight, and analysis on the latest developments in the U.S. renewable fuels industry, as well as commentary …