The U.S. Energy Information Administration slightly reduced its forecasts for 2020 and 2021 ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, which was released Sept. 9. Forecasts for ethanol blending were also lowered.
Over the past three-years, the National Corn Growers Association and state partners have worked with Wayne Fueling Systems to produce and sell fuel pumps certified to deliver fuel containing up to 25 percent ethanol.
A boom in demand for hand sanitizer in South Korea is opening doors for the U.S. Grains Council and partners to build new partnerships to expand demand potential for ethanol across Asia – both for industrial uses and fuel.
A group of 93 biofuel plant managers, farm organizations and biofuel stakeholders sent a letter to President Trump on Sept. 8 urging him to stand in defense of the RFS and call on the U.S. EPA to reject gap year SRE petitions.
Government data published on Sept. 3 showed U.S. ethanol exports slumping to just 74 million gallons in July, down 38 percent compared to the same month last year and the lowest total for July in six years, according to the RFA.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sales of fuel ethanol were down during the first half of August. Sales of alcohol for non-fuel use, however, continued to remain high.
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 4 announced the closing of its $35.5 million Phase I EB-5 Program, which was funded by 71 foreign investors. The funds will be used to create both direct and indirect jobs at the company's ethanol plant in Keyes, California.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Crop announced on Aug. 28 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2020, which runs from Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2021.
The U.S. exported 74.04 million gallons of ethanol and 1.08 million tons of distillers grains in July, according to data released by the UDSA FAS on Sept. 3. Ethanol exports for the period were down, while distillers grains exports were up.
Drivers are choosing E15, known to consumers as Unleaded88, at the pump now more than ever. Over the past several years, E15 has grown exponentially nationwide. In June, consumers surpassed 15 billion miles on the fuel.
This summer, the RFA helped many retailers make the most of the UDSA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. With support from the NCGA, RFA worked with Christianson PLLP and others to help three dozen companies in the grant process.
Highwater Ethanol LLC filed an 8-K with the U.S. SEC on Sept. 1 announcing an agreement with Nelson Baker Biotech Inc. for the installation of a system to produce 20 MMgy of hydrous USP grade ethanol.
The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota has released the results of a new analysis that shows Minnesota's Bioincentive Program is working to generate significant economic and job benefits for the state's biobased industrial product companies.
U.S. ethanol production fell by 1 percent the week ending Aug. 28 while weekly ethanol ending stocks increased by more than 2 percent, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 2.
The UDSA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program closed its application window Aug. 13. ACE Is now setting its "sites" on helping retailers understand they don't necessarily need government grants to add E15.
Poet has announced its partnership with Farmers Business Network to boost profits for farmers while promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the new GRO Network, which helps buyers access low-carbon corn.
Aemetis Inc., a producer of biofuel and high-grade alcohol, announced on Sept. 1 that the Food & Drug Administration has issued a National Drug Code to to the company for the production and marketing of over the counter sanitizer products.
The Carbon Capture Coalition on Aug. 31 sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives asking lawmakers to look for opportunities to include Section 503 of the House Energy and Commerce's CLEAN Future discussion draft in any upcoming legislation.
A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network provides insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted ethanol and biodiesel producers in Canada.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a start-up company dedicated to the development of clean engine technology, has been awarded a two-year, $1.1 million Phase II grant from the Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research program.
The USDA on Aug. 31 announced the implementation of the agency's OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative and released new information on rates and terms that will help lenders apply for loan guarantees under the four affected loan guarantee programs.
Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCorn) recently announced it is facilitating several conversions of the fuel pumps at Casey's General Store throughout Kentucky to enable offerings of both E15 and E85.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for August, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production was at 379 million bushels in June, up from the previous month, but down from June 2019.
Estimates show up to 8.2 million acres of corn and 5.2 million acres of soybeans were damaged in Iowa alone by the Aug. 10 derecho. The nationwide corn harvest, however, is still expected to be above average, according to the USGC.
On top of the slowdown, the world's No. 2 ethanol nation is holding strong on policies that check robust U.S. imports. In addition to its tariff rate quota, tough feedstock traceability requirements place another roadblock in front of U.S. ethanol.
California Ethanol + Power has announced its intention to enter into a 15-year marketing arrangement with global agribusiness leader CHS Inc. for ethanol produced at its Sugar Valley Energy facility. The plant will also produce biomethane and power.
Local safety personnel, emergency responders and all others are invited to an ethanol safety seminar in Frederick, Maryland. Attendees can choose the date, as the seminar takes place on Sept. 1, 2 or 3, with each day offering the same curriculum.
The RFA was pleased to help many retailers take advantage of the USDA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, which will make $86 million available to fueling stations to support the availability and sale of higher biofuel blends.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for July, reporting that 1.62 billion RINs were generated during the month under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 1.51 billion RINs generated in June.
Rex American Resources Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 26, conforming that its majority owned ethanol plants in Gibson City, Illinois, and Marion, South Dakota, are operating and that ethanol margins have been improving.
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