The Trump Administration has signaled it will consider reciprocal tariffs against Brazilian ethanol as part of its “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” for trade. The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy are welcoming the action.
The U.S. Senate on Feb. 13 voted 72 to 28 to confirm Brooke Rollins to serve as secretary of agriculture. Representatives of the biofuel and bioenergy industries have spoken out in support of her confirmation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 6 denied a request from the Trump administration to pause the SRE lawsuit currently pending before the court. The court is currently scheduled to hear oral arguments for the case on March 25.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on Feb. 12 announced it would postpone a meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee that was scheduled to take place that day.
New technologies are emerging with creative solutions that put carbon emissions to work for ethanol producers.
Brazil’s ethanol production—both sugarcane and corn—is expanding significantly, predominantly to fulfill the demands of the country’s increasing blending mandate.
New bacteria control and plant hygiene products are improving quality—and quantity.
Breakthrough research seeks to better pinpoint and predict corn trait performance, while new hybrids enhance inherent sustainability, reduce yield loss and improve accessibility.
February 2025
Homegrown Fuels Podcast Episode: 1. Special EPM Podcast Series hosted by Sue Retka Schill featuring Mike Bryan. Ethanol advocates had to be creative in the early days. Mike Bryan shares stories of his involvement starting at a North Dakota ethanol plant before NCGA and ultimately launching BBI International. View More.
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