The USDA on Feb. 23 opened enrollment for its Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which is providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 announced plans to revamp its Clean School Bus program to focus on a wider range of alternative fuels, including renewable natural gas (RNG), biodiesel, renewable diesel and E85.
The White House and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Feb. 19 announced the finalization of a reciprocal trade agreement with Indonesia that is expected to boost demand for U.S. ethanol exports.
Whitefox Technologies has announced the addition of three new customers in the U.S., unlocking 174 million gallons per year of total ethanol capacity through distillation and dehydration upgrades and leveraging its proprietary membrane technology.
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According reports released by the RFA, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by a record 2.18 billion gallons of ethanol exports and 11.6 million metric tons of distillers grains shipments.
LanzaJet Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and fuels producer, on Feb. 19 announced the first close of an overall $135 million target equity investment round, at a $650 million pre-money enterprise valuation.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 released data showing nearly 1.68 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, down 9% when compared to 1.84 billion RINs generated in January 2024.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 released data showing five additional SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 31 SRE petitions are currently pending, up from 26 that were pending as of mid-January.
For the fifth consecutive year, annual sales of Unleaded 88 in Minnesota reached a new record at 144.34 million gallons last year, a 1.01% increase when compared to 2024, according to the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association.
Lapis Carbon Solutions, alongside its partner Big River Resources LLC, filed a Class VI application for a new carbon capture and storage (CCS) project adjacent to Big River Resources’ Galva, Illinois, ethanol facility.
Growth Energy Feb. 19 applauded the release of final 2025 trade data showing that U.S. exports of U.S. ethanol eclipsed the record set in 2024. In total, the U.S. exported 2.18 billion gallons of ethanol valued at $4.8 billion in 2025.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 1% the week ending Feb. 13, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 19. Ethanol stocks were also up 1% and exports expanded by 29%.
The U.S. exported more than 2.18 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025, up nearly 13% when compared to 2024, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Feb. 19. Distillers grains exports fell to 11.6 million tons, down 4% from 2024.
Members of the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council concluded the Council’s 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting, held Feb. 11-13, in Panama City, Panama, with its board of delegates meeting and Council reports.
The Renewable Fuels Foundation has named 10 recipients for its Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship program to attend the National Ethanol Conference. Recipients include five university students five members of RFA’s Young Professionals Network.
The Andersons Inc. released fourth quarter results on Feb. 18, reporting strong operational and financial performance for its renewable segment on record ethanol production volumes and above-average yields.
The 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting welcomed USGBC members in Panama City, Panama to plan for the upcoming year and hear from Council experts about new market opportunities.
Gevo Inc. has announced the successful closing of a refinancing transaction on Feb. 6, 2026, that simplifies the company’s capital structure. As part of the transaction, Gevo redeemed all existing tranches of bonds relating to its RNG subsidiary.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 10. The outlook for 2026 ethanol exports was maintained.
Biomass Magazine announced this week the eight companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Total operable U.S. biofuel production capacity reached 25.304 billion gallons per year in November, with gains for ethanol and renewable diesel. Biodiesel capacity was down, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
On Feb. 12, at the 17th annual Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy honored Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, with the distinguished America’s Fuel Award —an award recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in championing renewable fuels.
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council members gathered Feb. 11-13 for the 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting in Panama City. The theme for this year’s event is “The Time is Now!”
Alfa Laval on Feb. 10 announced the successful launch of its innovative decanter rental program, designed specifically for ethanol producers seeking to maximize oil recovery and operational flexibility.
ICM Inc. on Feb. 10 announced a strategic partnership with Energy Integration Inc. LLC (EII) to commercialize MVR systems for the ethanol industry. EII’s MVR technology has been operating at an ICM-designed ethanol plant since 2020.
Growth Energy on Feb. 12 welcomed industry leaders and innovators to the organization’s 17th annual Executive Leadership Conference. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off the conference with a keynote address.
NASCAR on Feb. 13 named POET the Official Bioethanol Partner of NASCAR. As part of the agreement, NASCAR will become the first major motorsports series to utilize zero-carbon bioethanol in combination with its existing fuel partner Sunoco.
UK government funds 4 SAF innovators
By U.K. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Clearing House
February 13, 2026
The U.K. Department for Transport has awarded £181,000 in funding through the U.K. SAF Clearing House to four leading innovators - Avioxx Ltd, Clean Planet Technologies Ltd, Green Lizard Technologies Ltd, and Zero Petroleum Ltd.
The USGBC joined the USDA’s delegation for its Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers mission to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the goal of expanding U.S. export opportunities for feed grains, biofuels and other agricultural goods.
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