In Washington, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that farmers harvested a record-large corn crop in 2025, estimated at more than 17 billion bushels. At the same time, corn stockpiles are expected to climb to their highest level in eight years, while prices are projected to fall to lows not seen in six years. The […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell by an average of 22,000 barrels per day last week to 1.098 million barrels per day, but even so, refiners purchased volumes fell to a three-year low, boosting stocks to 23.652 million barrels. That figure is 708,000 barrels higher than the […]
In Washington, American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) joined a broad coalition of organizations representing farmers, ethanol producers, and renewable fuel stakeholders in urging congressional leaders to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide. In a letter sent to bipartisan leadership in the U.S. House and Senate, the coalition emphasized that permanent year-round […]
In Washington, ethanol accounted for 11.06 percent of the nation’s gasoline in October, marking the first time in history that the monthly ethanol “blend rate” has topped 11 percent, according to newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The Renewable Fuels Association said the record-high blend rate reflects the expanding use of E15 […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports US Department of Agriculture data shows the soybean crush in November was 15 million bushels lower than in October, at 221 million bushels, but it still remained 11 million bushels higher than the same period last year. Compared to last November, soybean oil stocks are higher now while soybean […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production remained solid last week during the Christmas holidays at 1.12 million barrels per day, higher than both the week prior and during the same period last year. Along with higher production, stocks also rose to 22.944 million barrels, up 416,000 barrels from […]
In Washington, a recent economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets while preserving flexibility in biomass-based diesel sourcing. The study, funded by the United Soybean Board and conducted by […]
In Washington, Growth Energy expressed its support for regulatory amendments proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that streamline the regulatory process, addressing unnecessary barriers that have the potential to undermine the benefits of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a clean energy program that drives economic and environmental benefits by […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production has risen to another all time high of 1.031 million barrels per day, 26,000 bpd higher than last week and similarly more than the same time last year. Three of the four all-time highs have occurred in just the past six weeks but even with record production […]
In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency expects to finalize the biofuel blending mandates for 2026 and 2027 during the first quarter of next year. Until the decision about future blending is made, companies are holding back decisions on fuel purchases, hedging positions as well as investments. A notice filed with the U.S Court […]
