UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing continued to trend lower in late February. Corn ethanol production and ethanol sales, however, continued to grow during the two-week period.
President Donald Trump, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 18 celebrated National Agriculture Day by honoring America’s farmers, ranchers and producers who provide the world with food, fuel and clothing.
ACE on March 18 provided feedback on the USDA’s technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying GHG emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Department’s Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator.
The Renewable Fuels Association on March 18 submitted formal comments to the USDA’s Office of Energy and Environmental Policy regarding the interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks.
The USDA predicts FY 2025 U.S. ethanol export volumes will reach a record 1.85 billion gallons, according to the agency’s latest quarterly trade outlook. The forecast is up slightly when compared to the previous quarterly outlook.
Growth Energy on March 17 shared recommendations with the USDA on how to improve and implement interim guidelines on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. The agency is currently reviewing its interim rule on CSA crops used as biofuel feedstock.
Green Plains Inc. on March 17 announced that construction has commenced on the compression infrastructure for its CCS initiative in Nebraska. The company also announced that it will temporarily idle operations at its CST facility in Iowa.
Preliminary agenda announced for 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
By BBI International
March 17, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 9-11, 2025 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Representatives of the RFA, USGC and Growth Energy on March 13 signed a quadripartite MOU with Vietnam-based Petrolimex that recognizes the economic, environmental, health and energy security benefits of increased ethanol use.
Minnesota’s ethanol industry produced 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol and contributed $2.1 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2024, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension.
As the Philippines moves toward unlocking the potential of SAF, the USGC collaborated with the Philippines Department of Transportation and Boeing to conduct the first Philippines SAF Summit in Manila.
Summit Carbon Solutions on March 12 filed a motion with the South Dakota PUC asking the agency to suspend the current schedule for its CO2 pipeline permit application, citing changing circumstances caused by the state’s new eminent domain law.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on March 13, reporting increased revenues for its U.S. ethanol and biogas operations as well as its biodiesel operations in India.
The USGC escorted a delegation of more than 20 energy sector stakeholders and government officials to the 30th National Ethanol Conference, held in Nashville, Tennessee. USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand spoke about ethanol markets at the event.
Growth Energy commended the U.S. EPA after the agency announced that it would reconsider its Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles, otherwise known as the tailpipe emissions rule.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 3% the week ending March 7, according to date released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 12. Ethanol stocks were up slightly and exports expanded by 32%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its outlook for 2025 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 11. The estimates for 2024 fuel ethanol production and exports were revised up.
The U.S. EPA on March 12 announced it has kicked off a formal reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding, which forms the legal basis for GHG regulations, and is considering the elimination of the agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
On March 11, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., at a press conference urging Congress to fulfill President Trump’s pledge to allow the sale of year-round E15.
Growth Energy has offered the Trump administration a list of foreign trade barriers that should be targeted for elimination by the USTR, including those focused on Brazil’s tariffs, China’s import commitments and European caps on crop-based biofuels.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released March 11. The outlook for season-average corn price was also unchanged.
Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., on March 6 introduced the 45Q Repeal Act. The legislation aims to repeal the Section 45Q tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). The bill, H.R. 1946, is cosponsored by Rep. Ro Kahanna, D-Calif.
The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
The American Coalition for Ethanol provides an update of its Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which aims to help ethanol producers and farmers unlock new markets and profit opportunities through soil health practices.
The current issue is Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on the joint pursuit of higher value products in the context of lower carbon intensity production.
The U.S. EPA on March 7 announced it will extend the compliance year 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard reporting deadline and signaled its intent to revise the 2024 RFS renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel.
A group of 16 state attorneys general (AGs), let by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, on March 6 sent a letter to Congressional leadership asking lawmakers to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025.
The Renewable Fuels Association on March 7 congratulated member company Elite Octane, based in Atlantic, Iowa, for reaching the milestone of producing its billionth gallon of ethanol. The facility began operations in July 2018.
Certain ethanol producers rely on it, commodity organizations fight for it, and researchers tout its potential.
The European Commission is working on new proposals for a Clean Industrial Deal, a strategy to strengthen the domestic supply of protein and measures to increase the competitiveness of EU agriculture.
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