Policy

23 minutes ago

Trump signs USMCA

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyPresident Trump on Jan. 29 signed into law legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The trade pact was signed by the three countries in November 2018 to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. READ MORE

25 minutes ago

ACE announces dates, priorities for 2020 DC Fly-in

BY American Coalition for Ethanol Found In:Business, PolicyThe American Coalition for Ethanol has announced the 12th annual Washington, D.C. Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit will take place April 2-3. Priorities of the event include defending the RFS from SREs and encouraging policies to support E15. READ MORE

23 hours ago

EPA delivers proposed rule to streamline fuel regulations to OMB

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Business, PolicyThe U.S. EPA on Jan. 27 submitted a proposed rule to streamline fuels regulations to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final step before a proposed rule is released for public comment. READ MORE

23 hours ago

Manitoba to implement cleanest fuel standards in Canada

BY Government of Manitoba Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyManitoba will have the cleanest fuel standards in Canada by increasing the ethanol and biodiesel content of its transportation fuels as it implements its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, Premier Brian Pallister announced on Jan. 21. READ MORE

January 27, 2020

Court strikes down 3 SREs approved by EPA

BY Renewable Fuels Association, American Coalition for Ethanol, National Farmers Union, National Corn Growers Association Found In:Business, PolicyIn a decision that is expected to broadly impact the U.S. EPA's approach to granting SREs under the RFS, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Jan. 24 struck down three exemptions that were improperly issued by EPA. READ MORE

January 22, 2020

Peru’s ethanol consumption, production expected to increase

BY Matt ThompsonFound In:Operations, Markets, Business, PolicyA report recently filed with the USDA FAS's Global Agricultural Information Network shows Peru was expected to produce and consume more ethanol in 2019 than it did in 2018. The country currently has a 7.8 percent ethanol mandate in place. READ MORE

January 22, 2020

Opinion: At the Table, or On the Menu?

BY Geoff Cooper Found In:Markets, Policy, RetailerFROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: As discussions about climate change ramp up, ethanol and its impact on emissions and the environment should be top of mind. READ MORE

January 22, 2020

In Depth: Roadblock to Higher Blends

BY Matt ThompsonFound In:Operations, Business, Policy, RetailerFROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: The U.S. EPA’s rule allowing year-round sale of E15 is a monumental achievement for the ethanol industry, but might also stymie growth for higher blends. Challenges to the rule could take the issues to court. READ MORE

January 21, 2020

USGC: Phase one trade deal with China promises ag sales

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe phase one trade deal signed with China on Jan. 15 includes confidential sales targets for a full range of U.S. agricultural products, including grains, distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol, according to the USGC. READ MORE