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 …
RFA Provides Update on California E15 at FEW
It was October 2025 when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making way for lower cost 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15) to be made available for the first time in the state, but eight months later it has yet to happen. At this week’s Fuel Ethanol Workshop, Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association explained that the will of the …
ACE CEO Discusses Ethanol Issues on FEW Roundtable
Nationwide, year-round E15 continues to be the top issue for the ethanol industry and it was the number one topic on the executive roundtable at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this week. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says passage of the E15 bill in the House last month has bolstered supporters in the Senate. “On the Senate side, we’re …
RFA Hits Home Run at 2026 Fuel Ethanol Workshop
]The Renewable Fuels Association hit a home run at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) June 2-4 in St. Louis. RFA had a full lineup of events throughout the show, including featuring St. Louis Cardinals legend and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith at their booth. RFA Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp took …
2026 FEW Honors Industry Leaders
Four industry leaders received recognition at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo this week in St. Louis. Topping the list was Chuck Woodside, CEO of KAAPA Ethanol LLC, who received the High Octane Award for his decades of leadership and service to the ethanol industry. Woodside has served as CEO at KAAPA for 25 years, and KAAPA has …
USTR Finds Brazil Unfairly Restricts Ethanol Market Access
The U.S. Trade Representative has concluded its Section 301 investigation of Brazil and found ethanol market access to be among several trade practices considered to be unreasonable or restrictive to U.S. commerce, noting that Brazil “abruptly discontinued its previously balanced tariff treatment of ethanol and has since failed to provide reciprocal tariff treatment for U.S. ethanol exports.” As a result, …