Linda DiVall with American Viewpoint to Keynote NEC

Joanna Schroeder

Linda DiVall, President and CEO of American Viewpoint will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming National Ethanol Conference: Driving Forward, taking place in Las Vegas February 5-7, 2013. She will discuss trends in public opinion related to ethanol in general, including its brand image as well as public support of the RFS, E15 and other mid-level blends, and other public …

biofuels, Ethanol, National Ethanol Conference, RFA

Last Call for Student Biofuels Campaign Ad

Joanna Schroeder

Lights. Camera. Action. Cut. That’s a take. This could be you at your video premier of your biofuels campaign ad debuted during the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s 7th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show being held on January 30, 2013. High school students can enter to win $2,000 in cash prizes for the best ad promoting the use of E15 …

Alternative energy, Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

Holiday e-cards from Fuels America

Chuck Zimmerman

Because it’s already growing you might want to consider taking a few seconds to send someone a Fuels America e-Card. Hi there, The holidays are upon us. That means parties, gift giving, and finding that perfect card to send to your loved ones. Send your friends and family a Fuels America holiday e-card to spread the joy and holiday spirit …

Ethanol, Growth Energy

IRFA Elects 2013 Offers & Executive Committee

Joanna Schroeder

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced its new Board of Directors Officers and Executive Committee for 2013, elected during its annual meeting held on December 11, 2012. Each producer member has a seat on the Board and votes on officers. New officers will serve a one year term during the 2013 calendar year. 2013 IRFA Board of Directors Officers: …

advanced biofuels, Biodiesel, Ethanol, Iowa RFA, Renewable Energy

World Corn Supply and Demand

Cindy Zimmerman

USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) out this week left corn stocks unchanged but lowered the season average price estimate by 20 cents to $7.40 per bushel. USDA maintained corn ending stocks in the U.S. for the marketing year at a tight 647 million bushels, which is about three weeks worth of supply. Globally, USDA slightly lowered the …

corn, Ethanol, Ethanol News, RFA, USDA

Driving Forward Speakers Announced

Joanna Schroeder

Speakers for the National Ethanol Conference (NEC): Driving Forward being held Feburary 5-7, 2013 in Las Vegas have been announced. The conference will kick off with the Chairman of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Neill McKinstray, who is the president, Ethanol Group, The Andersons. The line-up will then feature the much anticipated State of the Industry Address from RFA President …

E15, Ethanol, National Ethanol Conference, RFA

Just the Ethanol Facts

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Corn Growers Association has created a simple website that offers just the facts about ethanol. The website EthanolFacts.com offers information about E15, food versus fuel, energy security, jobs in rural America and more. There is a lot of discussion about ethanol these days, and plenty of need for a look at the facts. That’s why the National Corn …

corn, Ethanol, Ethanol News, NCGA

FAPRI: RIN Prices Could Be on the Rise

John Davis

There could be big money in store for Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs)… or not. A new report from the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri (FAPRI-MU) says that the ethanol blend wall could have the biggest effect on how RIN prices rise or fall: Expanding ethanol use in the future could require more E15 and …

Ethanol, News

Ethanol Groups Respond to EU Investigation

Cindy Zimmerman

The European Commission today issued a “general disclosure document” setting forth its proposed ruling in the anti-dumping investigation involving U.S. ethanol exports to Europe. Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) issued a joint statement on the issue: “We continue to cooperate with the Commission’s investigation. We are troubled by news that the Commission is recommending a 9.6 percent …

Ethanol, Ethanol News, Exports, Growth Energy, International, RFA

Austin Dillion Wins Rookie of Year Award

Joanna Schroeder

American Ethanol sponsored driver Austin Dillion has won the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year award. The ethanol industry has congratulated him and now fans have an opportunity to congratulate Dillion during the American Ethanol live Twitter chat that he will host Monday, December 10, 2012 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am CST. Dillon was officially named …

American Ethanol, Ethanol, NCGA