Articles tagged under: Ethanol
New Bill Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales
Published Yesterday
A bipartisan group introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp said the bill is similar to last year's version.…America’s Ethanol Exports Continue to Soar
Published February 13, 2025
U.S. ethanol exports hit record levels in 2024, with more than 1.9 billion gallons exported, a 36% increase from previous years. The exports reached a value of over $4.3 billion, surpassing the previous record set in 2017 or 2018. Chris…ND Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Bill to Support Ethanol Industry
Published February 12, 2025
The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee met Tuesday to discuss Senate Bill 2333, which aims to create a low carbon fuels fund, and revise ethanol incentives. State Senator Terry Wanzek spoke in support of the bill, stressing the importance of…Prioritizing Ethanol Education and Promotion
Published January 19, 2025
A big focus of the South Dakota corn checkoff is on ethanol production and promotion. "We're just continually trying to support ethanol and ethanol at the gas pump, while providing consumer education and hopefully keep that needle moving a little…Ethanol Exports Reach Historic High in 2024
Published January 8, 2025
U.S. ethanol exports soared to a record 1.72 billion gallons in November 2024, surpassing the previous high of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018, "It wasn't always the easiest times for corn producers because commodity prices came down, but that…Legislative Focus: Advancing SAF in Minnesota
Published December 30, 2024
Minnesota's legislative session begins on January 14th. House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Anderson wants to promote and establish more research on sustainable aviation fuel. "There's a plant coming into Moorhead, which is great news," said Anderson. "That hopefully will give…Opportunities & Risks Ahead for Biofuels Sector
Published December 10, 2024
A large supply of corn and soybeans combined with an increased demand for biofuels is raising the expectations of many heading into 2025. With raised expectations, there is also uncertainty. "We had a really successful year," said Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association…Work to be Done in this Administration and the Next
Published November 17, 2024
In the final days of the Biden administration, the ethanol industry hopes the final guidance on the 45Z tax credit will be released. "We expect it to come out in late January," said Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy. Looking ahead,…Biofuels Hopeful for Policy Shift Under Trump 2.0
Published November 16, 2024
During President Trump's first term in office, there was more focus on fossil fuels over biofuels. Former National Corn Growers Association CEO John Doggett is curious to see if that changes once Trump is back in office in January. "It…