In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports soybean processing and corn use for ethanol both increased in July, reflecting supportive margins and solid demand. The USDA reported soybean crush at 222 million bushels, up 4 million from June and 17 million from July 2025. Corn used for ethanol reached 474.741 million bushels, increasing 2% month over […]
In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted dozens of new small refinery exemptions from 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements and laid out a proposed plan to restore the lost renewable fuel volume in the near future. Of the 34 pending exemption petitions, EPA granted full exemptions to 18 and partial (50 percent) exemptions to 11. […]
In Washington, American Soybean Association is sounding the alarm over reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections, delivering a major blow to domestic biofuel demand when U.S. soybean farmers can least afford it. Recent reports and analysis indicate small refinery exemptions from […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production averaged 1.112 million barrels per day, up 23,000 barrels from the previous week and 42,000 from a year earlier, supporting domestic corn demand. Ethanol stocks rose to 25.206 million barrels, their highest level since early May, increasing 85,000 barrels week over week […]
In Washington, RFD TV reports Valero Energy expects tight supplies of biomass-based diesel Renewable Identification Numbers could keep D4 RIN values elevated into 2027. The company estimates the existing credit bank could be depleted between late 2026 and mid-2027 because domestic biomass-based diesel production may fall short of federal obligations. Imports may not quickly close […]
In Washington, Reuters reports U.S. ethanol blending credits plunged Monday after the EPA extended the September 1 compliance deadline and said it would decide on long-pending small-refinery exemption petitions by the end of August. Conventional D6 RINs fell 34 cents to $1.75, their lowest level since April 15, while 2026 biomass-based diesel RINs dropped to […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production averaged 1.089 million barrels per day, down 28,000 barrels from the previous week as high temperatures reduced plant efficiency. Production remained 17,000 barrels per day above last year, supported by positive margins and demand expectations. Ethanol stocks increased 323,000 barrels to 25.121 […]
In Washington, South Dakota Searchlight reports year-round sales of E15 gasoline lack sufficient Senate support unless lawmakers reach compromises addressing small refinery concerns, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said. The House approved year-round E15 legislation in May, while similar provisions are included in the Senate farm bill. Supporters argue wider E15 availability would strengthen agriculture […]
In Washington, EnergyNow reports U.S. biodiesel producers are struggling to expand output fast enough to meet the Trump administration’s biofuel ambitions. In May, plants operated at roughly 77% of capacity, below the EPA’s assumption of 90% utilization for its mandates. Producers generated 736 million biomass-based diesel RINs, compared with about 915 million needed that month, […]
In Washington, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, biomass-based diesel (“D4”) Renewable Identification Number (“RIN”) values reached approximately $2.41 per RIN as of June 4, 2026, nearly doubling from the beginning of the year and approaching historic highs. EIA attributed the increase primarily to higher federal renewable fuel blending requirements established by the U.S. […]
