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By Erin Krueger

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The USDA maintained its forecast for 2026-’27 corn use in fuel ethanol production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Sept. 11. The outlook for corn production is lowered, with corn prices forecast higher.

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The USDA released its latest monthly Crop Production report on Sept. 11, predicting 2026 corn production for grain will reach 15.8 billion bushels, down 1% from the agency’s previous forecast and down 7% when compared to 2025.

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For the first time ever, gasoline consumed by American drivers in May contained more than 11% ethanol, on average.

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After an E15 implementation bill passed unanimously out of the California State Legislature, the Renewable Fuels Association is turning its attention to the annual conference of the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance.

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U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 1% the week ending Sept. 4, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 10. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up nearly 15 while exports expanded by more than 41%.

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September 2026

Fuel Ethanol Workshop Podcast Series: Live with Gross-Wen Technologies

Produced by Ethanol Producer Magazine, Martin Gross, Founder and CEO with Gross-Wen Technologies, chats about what's new with Gross-Wen Technologies. Recorded live at the 2026 Int'l Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in St. Louis, MO. Hosted by Anna Simet, Director of Content/Sr. Editor. Sponsored by Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC View More.

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Three Rivers Energy LLC

Production Supervisor

POSTED BY: Three Rivers Energy LLC

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the production team and processes to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while supporting the Company’s policies, goals, and objectives.  Essential Job Responsibilities: Supervises the production process in accordance with policies and procedures.    Responsible for the effective use of materials and equipment.  Continually improves quality, reduces cycle time and costs.  Supervises and mentors’ production staff, providing direct technical support and leadership.  Overseas and/or conducts training of new or existing employees.  Develop and recommends improvements of facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.    Reinforce a safe culture that promotes an injury-free workplace and assures a safe working environment in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.  Effectively communicates with management keeping them informed of developments as they occur.  Monitors the usage of utilities to ensure efficiency of operations.  Responsible for performance management of all assigned employees.  This may include: performance reviews, goal-setting, production goals, career development, succession planning and disciplinary action.  Supervises technical staff on a day-to-day basis, implementing policies and procedures, evaluating and training staff.  Responsible for “on call, first call” status at all times unless arrangements are made otherwise.  Prepare, review, approve and distribute instructions for the production of intermediates or APIs according to written procedures  Review all production batches and ensure these are completed and signed  Make sure all production deviations are reported and evaluated and that critical deviations are investigated, and conclusions are recorded  Make sure that production facilities are clean and when appropriate disinfected  Responsible for following food safety regulations and company policies is essential to ensure the integrity of our food-grade production processes.  
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U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council

Southeast Asia & Oceania Regional Ethanol Manager

POSTED BY: U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council

International market development organization based in Washington, D.C. is recruiting a regional ethanol manager for Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEA&O). The individual in this position will work closely with the SEA&O director to plan, coordinate, and execute the Council’s ethanol programs in the region including, but not limited to, marketing, trade servicing, and government relations programs. The regional ethanol manager takes leadership in supervising Council programs in SEA&O as outlined in the Unified Export Strategy. In addition, the regional ethanol manager is responsible for traveling internationally to meet with buyers of U.S. feed grains, ethanol, and coproducts. The ethanol manager takes the lead in the ethanol focused programs, however, will be expected to understand and assist as needed with other council activities including the promotion of sorghum, barley and related feed grain products. The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. As a participant in USDA programs, we share the commitment to comply with all federal, state and local civil rights laws and those of the USDA. More about this commitment is found here, https://www.usda.gov/non-discrimination-statement
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Three Rivers Energy LLC

Production Operator

POSTED BY: Three Rivers Energy LLC

The Production Operator is responsible testing and reporting plant operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while supporting the Company’s policies, goals and objectives.  This position is scheduled in 12 hr. shifts. Weekends and holidays when scheduled.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Operate all processes and equipment associated with the plant  Operate DCS (computer control system)  Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching  Maintain accurate and efficient logs.  Analyze complied data and make adjustment(s) to optimize plant operation  Produce APIs and when appropriate intermediates in accordance with pre-approved instructions  Make sure all production deviations are reported and evaluated.  Make sure that production facilities are clean and when appropriate disinfected  Communicate effectively with all personal details of what has occurred and what is supposed to be done during the next shift including the instructions in the log book  Load out commodities  Load out tankers and railcars, sample and complete checklist items as per SOP requirements  Become a certified operator of rail mover, forklift, wheel loader, man lift, and skid loader  Communicate inventory and quality control to Production Supervisor and others as needed  Perform quality control test on product streams  Notify shift supervisor of any issues or concerns regarding plant operations, etc  Maintain plant facilities by practicing effective housekeeping procedures  Complete any and all tasks assigned by supervisor  Maintain a team environment with all other employees and departments while providing a high level of customer service and a friendly atmosphere  Promote Three Rivers Energy, in the community  Responsible for following food safety regulations and company policies is essential to ensure the integrity of our food-grade production processes.  
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