USDA and EXIM announce historic partnership to put American farmers first and boost exports

April 30, 2026

BY USDA

House approves Farm Bill, schedules E15 vote for May 13

By Erin Krueger

12 hours ago

Policy E15

The House on April 30 passed the 2026 Farm Bill by a vote of 224 to 200. The bill includes several bioenergy provisions but does not include language enabling year-round E15 sales. A vote on a stand-alone E15 bill is expected May 13.

By Sumitomo Corp.

16 hours ago

Markets Business

Sumitomo Corp. has announced its study on ethanol exports from the Kingdom of Thailand to Japan was selected for a government grant. The study examines the feasibility of establishing a stable supply of ethanol from Thailand to Japan.

By Erin Krueger

April 30, 2026

Operations Business Markets

U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 3% the week ending April 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 29. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 4% while exports were up nearly 87%.

By Erin Krueger

April 30, 2026

Policy E15

Lawmakers on April 29 pivoted their efforts to pass legislation enabling year-round E15 sales. Rather than including E15 language in the 2026 Farm Bill, separate E15 legislation is expected to be brought to vote and later attached to the Farm Bill.

By Erin Krueger

April 30, 2026

Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on April 27 signed legislation that creates a tiered tax credit for SAF that allows taxpayers to claim up to $3 per gallon in incentives. The credit is slated to be in effect from Jan. 1, 2029, through the end of 2034.

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