UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was up during the second half of January. More than 90% of the ethanol produced during the two-week period was manufactured from corn feedstock.
In February, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama with a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and USGBC members including Hagan Rose of Eco-Energy, Doug Berven of POET and Mark Heckman of Edeniq.
The war in the Middle East is another reminder of how important it is for Europe to end its dependence on imported fossil oil. Ethanol offers a ready-made, homegrown solution, but EU policies need to be better at unleashing its potential.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell nearly 2% the week ending Feb. 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports expanded by 54%.
The USDA on Feb. 27 released its quarterly trade outlook report, announcing the agency now expects the value of fiscal year (FY) 2026 ethanol exports to reach $4.7 billion, up from the forecast of $4.6 billion made in December 2025.
Data released on Feb. 27 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that U.S. ethanol production rose to a record 16.49 billion gallons in 2025, in response to stronger domestic consumption and record-shattering exports.
The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially the ethanol industry, according to ePURE.
As dramatic geopolitical repositioning requires Europe to think more about its resilience, competitiveness and independence, there has never been a more important time for the EU to adopt policies that make the best use of strategic domestic assets.
EcoCeres Inc. on Feb.27 urged European policymakers and aviation stakeholders to keep the EU SAF market open and competitive, cautioning that potential trade defense measures on imported SAF could undermine EU climate objectives
Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released by MN Bio-Fuels.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, on Feb. 24 recommended state lawmakers do not move forward with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a SAF tax credit.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell slightly the week ending Feb. 20, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 25. Ethanol stocks were up slightly, with exports down 20%.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Feb. 24 announced she will consider petitioning the U.S. EPA to allow year-round sales of E15 within her state in the absence of Congressional action to allow year-round sales of E15 on a nationwide basis.
Speaking to attendees at the National Ethanol Conference, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully unleash American ethanol.
In February, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and National Corn Growers Association leaders traveled to the European Union to meet major end-users and handlers of U.S. ethanol and feed grains.
Legislation introduced in the California Assembly on Feb. 17 aims to allow California drivers to legally install federally approved E85 conversion kits in their vehicles, allowing consumers to benefit from lower-cost E85 fuel blends.
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 ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income.
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.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane milling was down during the first half of January. Corn ethanol production continued to expand during the two-week period.
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.
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.
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%.
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 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.
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.
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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