From work to reconnect with China to new export destinations around the world, the global opportunity for U.S. ethanol and DDGS is unlike ever before.
The U.S. exported 209.87 million gallons of ethanol and 919,855 metric tons of distillers grains in February, according to data released by the USDA on April 2. Exports of both products were up when compared to February 2025.
Corn use for fuel ethanol production in January 2026 was down when compared to both the previous month and January 2025, according to the USDA’s latest Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report.
The USGBC’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. The document features events and programs USGBC staff in its 10 offices around the world organized to deliver wins for U.S. producers of barley, corn, sorghum and their co-products.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council recently developed a set of infographics with statistics about U.S. agricultural exports in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 and explainers on ethanol storage and infrastructure compatibility.
Increased corn ethanol production in Brazil is driving a significant increase in the production of DDGs and DDGS. As the Brazilian government and industry stakeholders work to develop export markets, global competition could increase.
The U.S. exported 212.07 million gallons of ethanol and 1.01 million metric tons of distillers grains in January, according to data released by the USDA on March 12. Exports of both products were up when compared to January 2025.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production Report for February, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in December 2025 was up when compared to the previous month and December of the previous year.
The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide on Feb. 24 to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando.
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.
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.
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!”
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.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council welcomed more than 150 buyers from Mexico and Latin America to Cartagena, Colombia for Grain to Gain, a conference sharing the nutritional and financial benefits of U.S. corn, sorghum and their co-products.
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Forty farm and agricultural groups, and growing, on Feb. 5 launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canda Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the U.S. has signed another agreement on reciprocal trade, this one with El Salvador. According to USGBC, DDGS exports to the country are up 98%.
The U.S. exported 211.33 million gallons of ethanol and 933,557 metric tons of distillers grains in November, according to data released by the USDA on Jan. 29. Ethanol exports were up but distillers grains exports were down.
Corn consumed for fuel ethanol production in November was up slightly when compared to the same month of the previous year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services’ latest Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report.
Corn use in fuel ethanol production expanded in October, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report, which was released Dec. 10.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy on Dec. 16 expressed support for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative ‘s investigation into China’s prejudicial trade actions and urged the administration to hold China to its commitments.
The U.S. exported 148.4 million gallons of ethanol and 1.06 million metric tons of distillers grains in September, according to data released by the USDA on Dec. 11. Exports of both products were down when compared to August.
U.S. corn use for fuel ethanol production in August was down approximately 3% when the same month of last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report.
At Fluid Quip Technologies approaches corn oil recovery with a modular, integrated strategy, deploying technologies that complement each other across the ethanol production process.
USGBC staff based in its regional office for Europe, the Middle East and Africa recently traveled to Nigeria to observe the results of a feed trial examining the benefits of U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in poultry diets.
The U.S. exported 188.77 million gallons of ethanol and 1.17 million metric tons of distillers grains in August, according to date released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Nov. 19. Exports of both products were up.
The December issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on diversification.
As wet milling adaptations gain traction, aspects of dry fractionation still hold appeal.
Alto Ingredients Inc. on Nov. 5 reported increased gross profit, net income and EBTIDA for Q3 2025. The improvement was driven by increased ethanol exports, strong demand for liquid carbon dioxide, and improved operational efficiencies.
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co.'s long history in the ethanol industry is intertwined with innovation and diversification.
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