U.S. ethanol exports dropped ten percent in August but still remained above 100 million gallons, according to the latest RFA Trade Monitor report. Ethanol exports totaled 102.3 million gallons in August, with Canada as our largest destination for the 29th consecutive month with exports of 62.4 mg, just 0.2% shy of last month’s record, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total …
Ethanol Remains Top Priority for Corn Growers
Ethanol remains a top priority for the National Corn Growers Association, as Minnesota farmer Harold Wolle, takes over as president of the organization this week. During a press conference Tuesday, Wolle talked about his goals over the next year, including support of the Next Generation Fuels Act in the House and Senate while making ethanol a go-to biofuel in the …
California Continues to Stall E15 Approval
The Renewable Fuels Association is urging California to catch up with the rest of the country and finally allow sales of 15% ethanol fuel (E15). In a letter to the California Air Resources Board, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper called on the agency to expeditiously approve the use of cleaner-burning, lower-carbon E15. “California is woefully—and inexplicably—behind the rest of …
Trump Stresses Support for Ethanol in Iowa
Former President Donald Trump spent Sunday in Iowa talking to farmers about what his administration did for them and what he hopes to do for them in a second term. From trade deals to WOTUS to ethanol, Trump touted his support of farmers during a speech in Ottumwa. “The American farmer is a big deal,” said Trump. “I will remain …
Nebraska Fuel the Cure Starts October 1
The Nebraska Ethanol Board, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, and participating retails stations are once again teaming up in October to Fuel the Cure and fund breast cancer research. For every gallon of higher ethanol blend sold between Oct. 1-31, nearly 50 Nebraska fuel retailers will donate 3 cents toward cancer research and services within the state. Participating retailers supporting the cause …
NCGA Calls on Members to Comment on CAFE Standards
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this week called on its members to urge the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to provide a level playing field for biofuels such as ethanol by submitting comments on the agency’s proposed increase in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard. NHTSA has proposed that the CAFE standard, which regulates how much fuel a …
Badger State Ethanol Selling Surplus Equipment
As Badger State Ethanol of Monroe, Wisconsin is updating and expanding their grain processing facility to produce 90 million gallons per year of ethanol along with corn oil and carbon dioxide, the company is selling its surplus processing and support equipment by online auction through Maas Companies Highlights include: 5+ Ton/Hour Animal Feed Pelletizing System by California Pellet Mill; York …
RFA Elects 2024 Board and Leadership
The Renewable Fuels Association elected officers and board members this week at its annual membership meeting in Des Moines. Erik Huschitt, CEO of Badger State Ethanol, was re-elected as chairman of the organization. “If the ethanol industry has learned anything over the past 20 years, it’s to not get complacent in the good times, and that we must stay vigilant …
Verbio Harvesting Stover for RNG
For the second year, Verbio is harvesting corn stover to be used as a feedstock to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) at its large-scale plant in Nevada, Iowa, and looking to begin ethanol production later this year. “We are excited about this new harvest season,” says Greg Faith, President of the Verbio Nevada Biorefinery. “Unlocking the value of organic residue …
EPA Official Highlights Agency’s Biofuels Support
EPA’s Senior Advisor for Agriculture Rod Snyder talked about the agency’s commitment to biofuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) during an appearance Monday at the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City. “In June, EPA finalized the largest renewable volume obligations in the history of the RFS,” said Snyder. “We project the new standard will require nearly seven billion RINS …