
May 7, 2026
BY National Farmers’ Federation
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A long-proposed California ethanol plant would source sugarcane from the surrounding area, one of several plants in the U.S. exploring alternatives to corn.
Clean fuel regulations are in effect in The Land of Enchantment, offering carbon credits for ethanol and other low-carbon fuels.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 1% the week ending May 1, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 6. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also up nearly 1% while exports fell by 18%.
Two MRV providers have teamed up to offer full-service date collection and verification for 45Z and other market compliance programs.
The U.S. exported 217.77 million gallons of ethanol and 1.03 million metric tons of distillers grains in March, according to data released by the USDA on May 5. Exports of both products were up when compared to the previous month and March 2025.