The RFA has added Ashley Viglione as its new government affairs associate in the Washington office, supporting RFA’s advocacy and policy efforts. She previously interned with the RFA during her junior and senior years of college.
Growth Energy, NCGA and RFA on Aug. 18 submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative calling on the agency to take action against Brazil regarding its unfair ethanol trade practices.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Aug. 6 announced the reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. The bill aims to strengthen the USDA’s BioPreferred Program, which promotes the use of U.S.-made biobased products.
World’s largest International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo announces 2026 dates
By BBI International
August 18, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the 42th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) will take place on June 2-4, 2026, at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Farms and Fuels Alliance on Aug. 13 applauded the Ontario government's decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province's agricultural sector.
Petrolimex and PVOIL, Vietnam’s two largest fuel distributors and retailers, recenlty launched the country’s first commercial trials of gasoline blended with 10 percent ethanol (E10) in three major cities.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2025 and 2026 forecasts for fuel ethanol production, exports and consumption in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, which was released Aug. 12.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 11 released second quarter results, reporting positive net income and positive adjusted EBTIDA for the period. The company also confirmed it is prioritizing development of a 30 MMgy ethanol-to-jet project in North Dakota.
Aemetis Inc. released Q2 results, reporting increase revenue when compared to Q1. During an earnings call, company officials detailed progress with the company’s RNG, ethanol, biodiesel, SAF and carbon CCS projects.
Conestoga Energy on Aug. 14 announced the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables LLC, a process technology company that enables production of ultra-low carbon intensity ethanol and intermediates, from Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC.
Building a Legacy
August 14, 2025
The 2025 FEW honored four individuals for their exceptional leadership, research, advocacy and innovation.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 1% the week ending Aug. 8, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 13. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by nearly 5% and exports were up 6%.
Green Plains Inc. on Aug. 11 announced its operating ethanol plants achieved 99% capacity utilization in Q2. Company officials also confirmed that all nine of its operating facilities are expected to qualify for the 45Z credit next year.
Growth Energy is again calling on Congress to pass a bill that would allow for the year-round sale of E15. The call is in response to the USDA’s latest WASDE report, which showed that the 2025-‘26 corn crop would set a new record.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 13 announced the relaunch of EPA’s Guidance Portal, a streamlined website for accessing important guidance documents related to air quality, water protection, hazardous waste management, and more.
The current issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on the future of the industry.
The USDA increased its forecast for 2025-’26 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Aug. 12. The estimate for 2024-’25 corn use in ethanol was revised down.
U.S. corn production is expected to reach 16.7 billion bushels this year, up 13% when compared to last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest monthly Crop Production report, released Aug. 12.
Alto Ingredients Inc. on Aug. 6 released Q2 financial results, reporting improved adjusted EBITDA. President and CEO Bryon McGregor detailed the impact of improvement projects and discussed the value of 45Z credits the company expects to claim.
The USDA on Aug. 12 announced that U.S. farmers are expected to harvest a record high 16.7 billion bushels of corn this fall. According to the RFA, the report clearly highlights the need to remove regulatory barriers undercutting demand for ethanol.
As the industry celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the RFS, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor calls policymakers to recommit to the promise of the program.
The public comment period on the U.S. EPA’s proposed rule to set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs and revise RFS regulations closed Aug. 8. Biofuel groups have largely expressed support for the proposal but also outlined several ways to improve the rulemaking.
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, on July 31 introduced the Ethanol for America Act, a bill that aims to make it easier for Americans to fuel their vehicles with E15. Companion legislation was introduced the following day by Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb.
The U.S. renewable fuels industry on Aug. 8 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Federal lawmakers also marked the occasion with resolutions introduced in the House and Senate earlier this month.
Biofuel policy and trade have become inextricably linked. Success on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border requires understanding this new dimension while preserving the shared values that unite both country's ethanol industries.
Ethanol-to-jet volumes are expected to eventually match or surpass HEFA, but more incentives—even stacked together—are needed to make alcohol-based SAF profitable.
Returning to Omaha, the ethanol industry’s largest, longest-running event offered producers and exhibitors an opportunity to connect and learn.
BASF’s xarvio BioEnergy – Setting the Standard for Verified Low-Carbon Intensity Feedstocks.
University of Illinois researchers caution that the USDA’s plan to move the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center and the National Soybean Germplasm Collection to a new location could damage seeds that represent important genetic variation.
Robert Lundeen impacted his family, business associates and the ethanol industry in a way that lives on today.
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