Green methanol from waste CO2 could create new opportunities while transforming an idled ethanol plant in Minnesota.
Gevo Inc. announced the production and delivery of certified carbon dioxide removal credits, known as CORCs under the Puro.earth standard, to Biorecro North America LLC. The CORCs were generated for CCS at Gevo’s North Dakota plant.
In September, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Director in China Manuel Sanchez traveled to Mongolia to evaluate opportunities for the export of U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and sorghum.
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USGBC recently welcomed two teams, based in Africa and Latin America (LTA), to Iowa State University for simultaneous feed manufacturing and milling training courses aimed at improving operational efficiency in participants’ domestic industries.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for September, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in July was down approximately 6% when compared to the same month of last year.
European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2024, according to audited data released on Sept. 9 by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association. ePURE members represent 85% of EU installed ethanol capacity.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Sept. 17 advanced a pipeline safety bill that, in part, aims to require the development of minimum safety standards for the transportation and temporary storage of CO2 in its gaseous state.
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Senior Director of Global Strategies Kurt Shultz traveled to India to build end-user interest in purchasing U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), which so far do not have market access in the country.
Gevo Inc. announced on Sept. 18 that its subsidiary, Net-Zero Richardton LLC, has signed a CO2 removal sales agreement with Biorecro North America LLC for the commercialization of CO2 removal credits generated at the Gevo North Dakota facility.
In August, a USGBC Council delegation, led by USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Africa Mohamed Salah Bouthour, traveled to Nigeria to meet with leading breweries and feed industry players to expand market share for U.S. DDGS and sorghum.
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In August, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council traveled across the Philippines to conduct technical seminars and workshops aimed at improving feed formulation strategies and providing advice on the logistics of sourcing U.S. commodities.
The U.S. exported 164.38 million gallons of ethanol and 1.06 million metric tons of distillers grains in July, according to data released by the USDA on Sept. 4. Ethanol exports were up when compared to July 2024.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for August, reporting that corn use for fuel alcohol production in June way up when compared to both the previous month and June 2024.
The U.S. exported 173.67 million gallons of ethanol and 917,307 metric tons of distillers grains in June, according to data released by the USDA on Aug. 5. Exports of both products were down slightly from the previous month.
The USGC 65th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting featured commodity sector meetings and discussions on the strength of American agriculture and the latest trade policy developments in Mexico, India and Southeast Asia.
U.S. Grains Council members on July 30 gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the 65th Annual Board of Delegates meeting. The event will spotlight impactful conversations around new markets and trade policy impact.
In July, U.S. Grains Council Deputy Regional Director for Latin America (LTA) Juan Diaz traveled to the Dominican Republic to join a USDA Agricultural Trade Mission with a focus on U.S. ethanol exports to the country.
On July 30, President Donald Trump announced another in a series of recent trade deals – this time with the Republic of Korea – that he says amounts to an investment in $350 billion in U.S. goods, including agricultural products.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for July, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol in May was up when compared to the previous month, but down when compared to May 2024.
Gevo Inc. on July 21 announced that it is selling carbon abatement into the market for the first time. The buyer purchased high-integrity durable carbon removal credits that are Puro.earth-certified and are ready to retire immediately.
In June, U.S. Grains Council staff led a delegation of U.S. producers to Canada to participate in the Council’s annual Grain Export Mission and meet key end-users, council partners and government representatives.
Scoular helps ethanol producers keep operations running smoothly with consistent grain supply and reliable offtake services tailored to operational needs.
U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath recently traveled to Mexico City to join USGC Director in Mexico Heidi Bringenberg at a USDA roundtable event on transportation logistics between the U.S. and Mexico.
The U.S. exported 184.67 million gallons of ethanol and 918,108 metric tons of distillers grains in May, according to data released by the USDA on July 3. Exports of both products were up when compared to the previous month.
The USGC has added Sarah McLeeson as its new trade policy coordinator. McLeeson will organize staff and member travel, make arrangements for visiting trade teams and facilitate program planning and execution.
In June, the USGC held its third African Buyers and Sellers Conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, bringing together more than 95 attendees from across the continent to meet with U.S. feed grain suppliers and establish trade relationships.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for June, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol in April was down when compared to the previous month, but up when compared to April of last year.
In June, the U.S. Grains Council signed a renewed MOU with Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to strengthen bilateral trade of animal feed and biofuels and expand technical support to the Vietnamese agricultural industry.
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