
April 23, 2026
BY Growth Energy
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Pearson Fuels reached a milestone in mid-April, delivering E85 to its 500th station. The average price of E85 in California during March was $2.50 per gallon below gasoline, offering substantial relief to flex fuel vehicle owners.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by more than 7% the week ending April 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up nearly 1% and exports expanded by 12%.
The House Committee on Rules on April 16 announced lawmakers could submit amendments that will be considered for the 2026 Farm Bill through April 22. Amendments focused on year-round E15 and the RFS were among those offered for consideration.
The USDA’s America First Trade Promotion Program grant recipients were announced on April 16, and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council was among those agricultural organizations to receive an allocation.
The USDA has announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions.