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EPA issues final rule extending RFS compliance deadlines

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Business, Policy
The U.S. EPA released a final rule on Jan. 28 extending and modifying certain RFS compliance deadlines. Representatives of the biofuels industry are criticizing the EPA’s actions and calling for the agency to get the RFS back on track. READ MORE

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USDA: Corn use for fuel ethanol up in November

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Feedstocks, Coproducts
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for January, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in November 2021 was up from both the previous month and November 2020. READ MORE

January 27, 2022

USDA amends program offering $700M in COVID-19 aid for biofuels

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Business, Policy
The USDA is amending its program offering $700 million in COVID aid to biofuel producers by allowing production to meet marketing obligations or fulfill or maintain essential markets to be included in the calculations of a producer's market losses. READ MORE

January 27, 2022

Missouri bills aims to incentivize sales of higher biofuel blends

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Business, Policy, Retailer
Two separate bills currently pending in the Missouri Legislature aim to establish tax credits to incentivize fuel retailers to offer higher blend of ethanol and biodiesel. Both bills are currently being considered by a House ag committee. READ MORE

January 27, 2022

Valero reports strong Q4 for renewable diesel, ethanol

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Business
Valero Energy Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 27, reporting the Diamond Green Diesel expansion project was completed ahead of schedule. The company also reported strong results for its ethanol segment. READ MORE

January 27, 2022

Bioenergy added to DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy
DHS has added bioenergy to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, making certain F-1 nonimmigrant students with a bioenergy degree eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). READ MORE

January 27, 2022

Opinion: Older Plants Give Us New Stories

BY Tom BryanFound In:Operations, Coproducts, Business, Policy
Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor previews the publication's February issue, which includes stories about Greenfield Global's refurbishment of an idled Minnesota plant, Green Plains' ongoing transformation, and the industry's increasing use of data. READ MORE

January 27, 2022

In Depth: Reflections From The Hill

BY Tom BryanFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, Retailer
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper talks about the state of ethanol, the industry's current regulatory priorities, and its footing under the Biden Administration. READ MORE