One Big Beautiful Bill Includes Ethanol and Farm Provisions

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President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday morning on a vote of 215-214, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against. The bill includes several provisions important to America’s ethanol producers and farmers. “In addition to extending the 45Z clean fuel production credit by four years, the bill also reinstates crucial tax …

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Ethanol is American-Made for Memorial Day

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With Memorial Day weekend coming up, Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Market Development, Robert White reminds us that we have a chance to take a stand against foreign oil and in favor of our country’s energy independence, by choosing ethanol-blended fuel when we travel. “On Monday, our nation will remember the many men and women whose …

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RFA CEO to Keynote 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop

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The 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) is being held June 9-11 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Now in its 41st year, the FEW keynote address will be given by Geoff Cooper, president & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Following Geoff Cooper’s keynote address, a panel of industry association leaders will highlight key policy …

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Members of Congress Urge President to Set Strong RVOs

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Members of Congress, led by Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN), sent a letter to President Donald Trump this week, urging the administration to adopt “timely, robust blending requirements in the upcoming “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and beyond.” The lawmakers specifically called on President Trump to take the following actions: – Set …

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House Ways and Means Extends 45Z in Big, Beautiful Bill

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The House Ways & Means Committee passed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Wednesday morning following an all-night hearing and “delivering on President Trump’s policies of tax relief for American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses.” Among its many provisions are proposed changes and an extension to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z), of the Inflation Reduction Act. The provision requires …

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Ethanol Report on Angler Education

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This weekend, crappie anglers from around the country will be on the Lake of the Ozarks for a chance to win $50,000 in the Big Crappie Challenge. The Renewable Fuels Association is in on the competition with three RFA-sponsored teams making sure the ethanol message is relayed to the hundreds of anglers on the water this weekend. Robert White, RFA …

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Ethanol Exports Soar in March

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Exports of U.S. ethanol and the co-product dried distillers grains (DDGS) both increased in March, according to the latest RFA Trade Monitor report. U.S. ethanol exports rebounded sharply in March, surging 41% to 195.8 million gallons (mg) amid broad-based improvements across most major markets. Shipments were 23% higher than year-ago levels. March also marked Canada’s fourth consecutive year as the …

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Ethanol Report on Aromatics Cancer Research

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New research out of The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has discovered links between breast cancer risk and exposure to carcinogens and aromatics from gasoline. The Biofuels Research Project at The Hormel Institute has been studying the carcinogenic effects of compounds originating from burning fossil fuels thanks to the support of organizations like the Renewable Fuels Association. RFA board member …

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EPA Announces Summertime Waivers for E15

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued the first in a series of waivers to allow sales of 15% ethanol blended gasoline, E15, to continue this summer. The first waiver begins on May 1, 2025, and lasts through May 20, 2025. By doing so, EPA will keep E15 on the market giving consumers more options across the nation. This …

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Research Finds Breast Cancer Risk Link to Aromatics

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Research out of The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota has discovered links between breast cancer risk and exposure to carcinogens and aromatics from gasoline. Professor Leena Hilakivi-Clarke, PhD, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the author of a paper appearing in the scientific journal iScience titled “Aromatics from fossil fuels and breast cancer.” In a review of existing scientific …

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