In a rousing address at the 2026 National Ethanol Conference this morning, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper drew parallels between the ethanol industry’s untapped potential and the inspiring underdog story of college football quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Cooper likened the sector to the overlooked athlete who, given the chance, achieved extraordinary success – a metaphor for ethanol’s …
Kansas Governor Promises E15 Action
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says that if Congress neglects to take action to authorize year-round E15 sales nationwide she will consider asking for EPA approval to opt out of the 1-psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver for E10, as eight states have already done. “While I have resisted opting out of the EPA waiver for the State of Kansas in …
Ethanol Conference Unleashes in Orlando
The National Ethanol Conference officially kicks off today in Orlando with the annual golf tournament and welcome reception in preparation for the main event tomorrow featuring a full day of presentations and panels focused on the theme “Ethanol Unleashed.” The Renewable Fuels Association set the tone for the conference today releasing the latest analysis of ethanol’s impact on the U.S. …
Ten Scholarships Awarded for National Ethanol Conference
The Renewable Fuels Foundation announces 10 recipients this year of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, which annually offers opportunities for college students and members of the Renewable Fuels Association’s Young Professionals Network to attend the 2026 National Ethanol Conference, February 24–26 in Orlando. 2026 scholarship recipients include five university students: Addie Gauck, a second-year student at Purdue University, pursuing a …
EPA and USDA Officials to Speak at NEC
The Renewable Fuels Association has announced key officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency will be speaking at the upcoming National Ethanol Conference Feb. 24-26 in Orlando. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, attendees will hear from Aaron Szabo, assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation. This office oversees implementation of Clean …
Preliminary Agenda Unleashed for 2026 NEC
The preliminary agenda is now available for the 2026 National Ethanol Conference presented by the Renewable Fuels Association with the theme “Ethanol Unleashed,” taking place February 24–26 in Orlando. The theme was chosen to reflect on the robust growth potential that awaits, and the important work that still needs to be done to fully unleash ethanol’s potential. Conference sessions include: …
National Ethanol Conference Scholarships Available
The Renewable Fuels Foundation is now accepting applications for college students and members of RFA’s Young Professionals Network interested in receiving a scholarship to attend the 2026 National Ethanol Conference, Feb. 24–26 in Orlando. The scholarships cover registration, hotel, and up to $500 in airfare, and a limited number will be awarded. Now in its 17th year, the program is …
Registration Unleashed for 2026 National Ethanol Conference
Registration is now open for the Renewable Fuels Association’s 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place in Orlando, February 24–26, with the theme “Ethanol Unleashed” to reflect the industry’s robust growth potential. “At the upcoming National Ethanol Conference, more than 1,000 industry professionals will have opportunities to network and collaborate, learn and share best practices, and celebrate our industry’s achievements,” …
Ethanol Report on Industry Roots
The theme of the recent 30th National Ethanol Conference was Back to Our Roots and it was a celebration of how the industry started and how it’s going. One panel featured a walk down memory lane with some industry pioneers who talked about the early days and how the roots of the ethanol industry were firmly planted by farmers. Included …
Scholarship Winners Enjoy NEC Opportunity
The Renewable Fuels Foundation made it possible for eight young people interested in furthering a career in the ethanol industry to attend the 2025 National Ethanol Conference in Nashville recently. Most of this year’s recipients are already working in the industry and are members of the Renewable Fuels Association’s Young Professionals Network (YPN). The Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship is open …