In Washington, World Grain reports ethanol exports are running ahead of last year’s record pace, with shipments through June 2026 up 12% by volume and 21% by value, according to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. Exports reached records of 7.4 billion liters worth $4.3 billion in 2024 and 8.4 billion liters worth $4.7 billion in 2025. […]
In Washington, Growth Energy applauded the vote to advance legislation that will permanently allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E15, a 15% ethanol blend that sells for $0.30 less per gallon on average compared to regular fuel. The E15 fix, which is part of the larger Farm Bill, now moves to the full Senate. With […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has unveiled the American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-pillar strategy aimed at expanding U.S. ethanol and other biofuel markets overseas. USDA plans to target Latin America and Southeast Asia for new E10 markets while addressing barriers in countries already allowing E10. The department also intends […]
In Washington, Growth Energy relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign pressing for Senate action on a nationwide, permanent legislative fix to allow the year-round sale of E15, a higher ethanol fuel blend that costs $0.30 less per gallon on average than regular fuel and that can be used in 96% of all cars on the road […]
In Washington, blending ethanol into the nation’s fuel supply has helped to substantially lower gasoline prices during the ongoing Iran conflict, a new study for the Renewable Fuels Association shows. Prepared by George Hoekstra, a 35-year veteran of the petroleum refining industry, the study concludes that the average E10 cost savings advantage has been 38 cents […]
In Washington, Growth Energy commended the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the guidance it released in conjunction with the related 45Z CF GREET Model update that clears a path for farmers and biofuel producers to further enhance the value of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Specifically, the guidance stipulates that qualifying low-carbon agricultural […]
In Washington, the corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2026 U.S. Energy & Employment Report released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Veterans comprise 16 percent of the ethanol workforce—one out of every six employees. That share is higher than any other […]
In Washington, the average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surpassed 11 percent for the second consecutive month in June, and the 12-month average blend rate hit a new record of 10.58 percent, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data reviewed by the Renewable Fuels Association. A large majority of the gasoline sold […]
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. […]
