A surge in corn kernel fiber as a feedstock is sweeping the industry, driven by incentives for low carbon intensities and EPA-approved testing methods for D3 RIN qualification.
The USDA currently predicts corn use in ethanol for the 2025-’26 marketing year to be unchanged when compared to the 2024-’25 marketing year, according to forecasts included in the agency’s latest WASDE report, released May 12.
Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels. The experimental process used ammonium sulfite-based alkali salts.
According to a new economic contribution study released by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on May 6, Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture economy.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing was up slightly during the first half of April. Total ethanol production was up nearly 12%, and corn ethanol production was up more than 41%.
Sac Economic & Tourism Development Ltd., Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative have issued an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Sac County, Iowa. The BDO Zone is rated for 824,000 bone-dry tons per year of corn stover.
U.S. operable biofuel capacity in February was unchanged from the previous month, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on April 30. Feedstock consumption for February was down when compared to both January 2025 and February 2024.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for April, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in February was down when compared to both previous month and February 2024.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released final data for the 2024-’25 harvest season, reporting record high ethanol production and sales despite reduced sugarcane milling. Corn ethanol production was up significantly.
CARB on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s LCFS. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including those filed by representatives of the ethanol, biobased diesel and biogas industries.
The USDA on April 14 announced the cancellation of its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. Select projects that meet certain requirements may continue under a new Advancing Markets for Producers initiative.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 corn use in ethanol production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released April 10. The expected season-average corn price was unchanged.
Verity Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Gevo Inc., has partnered with Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) to implement Verity’s proprietary track and trace software. The collaboration aims to unlock additional value through export premiums.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, released data showing corn ethanol production continued to grow during the first half of March. Ethanol sales were down when compared to the same period of last year.
As the ethanol industry navigates new opportunities in low-carbon fuels, contracts with grain procurement agencies are rising in popularity.
U.S. operatable biofuels capacity increased slightly in January, with gains for ethanol, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstock Update, released March 31. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to December.
U.S. agricultural producers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% or 4.73 million acres when compared to last year, according to the USDA’s annual Prospective Plantings report, released March 31.
ADM and Mitsubishi Corp. on March 27 announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a strategic alliance to explore potential areas of future collaboration across the agriculture value chain.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production Report for March, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in January 2025 was up 4% when compared to the same month of 2024.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing continued to trend lower in late February. Corn ethanol production and ethanol sales, however, continued to grow during the two-week period.
ACE on March 18 provided feedback on the USDA’s technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying GHG emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock and the Department’s Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator.
The Renewable Fuels Association on March 18 submitted formal comments to the USDA’s Office of Energy and Environmental Policy regarding the interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks.
Growth Energy on March 17 shared recommendations with the USDA on how to improve and implement interim guidelines on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. The agency is currently reviewing its interim rule on CSA crops used as biofuel feedstock.
Preliminary agenda announced for 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
By BBI International
March 17, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 9-11, 2025 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released March 11. The outlook for season-average corn price was also unchanged.
The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
The American Coalition for Ethanol provides an update of its Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which aims to help ethanol producers and farmers unlock new markets and profit opportunities through soil health practices.
The current issue is Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on the joint pursuit of higher value products in the context of lower carbon intensity production.
Certain ethanol producers rely on it, commodity organizations fight for it, and researchers tout its potential.
Various technology providers offer data solutions for farmers looking to implement low-CI practices as new monetary rewards incentivize their feedstocks.
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