Leaders from the renewable fuels industry took questions at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City on Wednesday about what the future looks like for them now with a new administration and a new Congress. Moderator Mark Dorenkamp of Brownfield led the panel with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper, National Corn Growers Association CEO …
Veterans for Renewable Fuels Invite VP Vance to Visit
On Veterans Day, the Veterans for Renewable Fuels (VRF) congratulated Marine Corps vet and Vice President-elect JD Vance on his victory and invited him to pay them a visit to learn more about the ethanol industry’s policy priorities that support the goal of U.S. energy security. In a letter to the newly-elected vice president, VRF Co-Chairs Jeff Oestmann and Tony …
Biofuel Tax Credit Extension Introduced
Ethanol champion Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) held on to her seat in Congress in a close race last week, and after declaring victory she immediately joined Sharice Davids (D-KS) in introducing legislation to extend the Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit for an additional year. “Cellulosic biofuel producers have been anxiously awaiting guidance from the Treasury Department on the new …
Ethanol Report Election Analysis
The Renewable Fuels Association was pleased to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election, and especially happy to see many ethanol champions retain their seats in Congress. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper says he is looking forward to working with the Trump 2.0 administration and the new …
Minnesota Chosen as Site for New SAF Plant
DG Fuels recently announced Moorhead, Minnesota as the site for a $5 billion manufacturing facility that will produce 193 million gallons per year of low-carbon aviation fuel (SAF) using agricultural and wood waste as feedstock. This news is a notable milestone for the MN SAF Hub and is the most significant commitment towards commercial-scale SAF production in the state. The …
Kip Tom Reflects on Trump Election
Indiana farmer Kip Tom is one of several names being floated as possible Secretary of Agriculture in the new Trump Administration. Tom runs a successful international farming operation and served as Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture during President Trump’s previous term. “When I think about President Trump and comparing 45 to 47, my perception is …
Ethanol Groups Congratulate Trump
The Renewable Fuels Association offered congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 election Wednesday. “On behalf of our nation’s ethanol industry, we congratulate Donald Trump on his election as our next president. We share his vision for putting American energy first, stimulating growth in domestic production, lowering fuel costs for consumers, and restoring balance and fairness …
Summit Carbon Vows to Move Forward Despite SD Loss
South Dakota voters said no to Referred Law 21, which was a referendum on a law passed by the state legislature that would have helped the state’s carbon pipeline construction project headed by Summit Carbon Solutions. RL 21 would have implemented a list of protections for landowners and counties impacted by the construction of the pipeline but would not have …
September U.S. Ethanol Exports Climb
U.S. ethanol exports rose five percent in September, reaching 148.5 million gallons (mg), according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. Seventy percent of total ethanol exports went to just three major markets – Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Canada retained its position as the top destination for the 42nd consecutive month, accounting …
Veterans for Renewable Fuels Offers Holiday Fuel Discount
Veterans around Olathe, Kansas will be able to fill up for less on Veterans Day thanks to a special promotion by Kansas Corn and Veterans for Renewable Fuels, an initiative of the Renewable Fuels Association. All drivers, veterans or not, can fill up from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at the Casey’s at 13406 W 151st St. in …