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A New Court Fight Over the Nation’s Biofuel Policy.

Published June 5, 2026

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers has filed a lawsuit challenging EPA's finalized Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027. Refiners argue the mandate creates excessive compliance costs that could eventually be passed on to consumers. AFPM says compliance…

E15 Faces Tough Senate Road

Published May 18, 2026

The House may have passed year-round E15 legislation, but supporters are now preparing for what could be a much tougher fight in the U.S. Senate. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the measure could struggle to reach the 60 votes needed…

E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Published April 27, 2026

A House vote on year-round E15 has been delayed until mid-May. Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore says expanding ethanol blends beyond the current ten percent level could significantly boost demand for corn. “If you can take…

Ethanol Demand Surges in 2025

Published April 7, 2026

E15 gasoline demand continues to grow, but industry leaders say year-round approval is still needed. The Renewable Fuels Association reports E15 sales reached a record 1.52 billion gallons in 2025, up 23 percent from the previous year. Iowa led the…

Farm Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Faces Collapse

Published February 4, 2026

A bipartisan coalition of veteran farm leaders and USDA officials is sounding the alarm, warning that American agriculture faces a potential 'widespread collapse.' The group, which includes past presidents and CEOs of the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association,…

Year-Round E15 Push Stalls

Published January 23, 2026

Congressional efforts to approve year-round E15 sales hit a dead end. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower responded by saying Congress has “again punted,” leaving half a million corn farmers behind in favor of a handful of refineries. Renewable…

RFA Elects 2026 Leadership

Published October 6, 2025

The Renewable Fuels Association has elected Derek Peine, CEO, Western Plains Energy, as its new chair. Thomas Harwood, CEO, Al-Corn Clean Fuel, is the new vice chair. Al-Corn is based at Claremont, Minnesota.

New Bill Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales

Published February 14, 2025

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, calling for 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…

Waiting for 45Z Tax Credit Guidance

Published December 5, 2024

Uncertainty surrounds the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. The Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp remains upbeat. "We are hopeful that they (Biden Administration) will put out an interim guidance for some type…

Renewable Fuels Exports See Strong Growth

Published November 14, 2024

The export market for renewable fuels has shown great growth over the last decade. “Around 12-14 percent of renewable fuels are exported,” said Geoff Cooper, president and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association. “Our biggest export market right now is Canada. These…

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A New Court Fight Over the Nation’s Biofuel Policy.

E15 Faces Tough Senate Road

E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Ethanol Demand Surges in 2025

Farm Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Faces Collapse

Year-Round E15 Push Stalls

RFA Elects 2026 Leadership

New Bill Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales

Waiting for 45Z Tax Credit Guidance

Renewable Fuels Exports See Strong Growth

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