
SOURCE: Growth Energy
June 24, 2026
BY Growth Energy
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U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 1% the week ending June 19, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 24. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up slightly while exports were down 4%.
President Donald Trump on June 24 called on Congress to pass E15 legislation and asked lawmakers to approve an additional $11.1 billion in farm aid, including $10 billion in economic support for row and specialty crop farmers.
The National Corn Growers Association, along with 15 state corn organizations, sent a letter to the USDA encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm income.
The Senate Ag Committee on June 23 released a Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. The legislation includes a major revamp of the Section 9003 loan guarantee program, including language allowing grants of up to $10 million for certain eligible projects.
In June, the USGBC invited influential journalists and representatives from weekly Japanese business journals to the U.S. for interviews and site visits related to the use of bioethanol as a feedstock for sustainable marine fuel (SMF).