The Trump administration on May 8 announced a new trade deal with the U.K. that the White House said will create a $5 billion export opportunity for U.S. farmers, ranchers and producers, including more than $700 million in ethanol exports.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 2% the week ending May 2, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 7. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports were down nearly 9%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its outlook for 2025 and 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 6. The outlook for fuel ethanol exports was lowered.
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the keynote speakers for the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) being held June 9-11, 2025, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The general session will take place June 10.
The U.S. exported 195.8 million gallons of ethanol and 1.03 million metric tons of distillers grains in March, according to data released by the USDA on May 6. Exports of both products were up when compared to February.
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%.
In April, U.S. Grains Council Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Ramy H. Taieb led a delegation to Nigeria to study the country’s potential for enhanced ethanol consumption.
The EU’s continued discrimination against the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions from transport has left Europe needlessly reliant on fossil fuels, with many Member States still falling short of renewable energy targets.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 1% the week ending April 25, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 30. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly and exports were up 88%.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association, alongside more than 20 other state corn organizations and the National Corn Growers Association, is formally calling on Ford Motor Co. to reinstate its production of flex fuel vehicles (FFVs).
The U.S. Grains Council is soliciting applications for its seven Advisory Teams (A-Teams) to serve the 2025-2027 term. One of the A-Teams focuses exclusively on ethanol. Applications are due April 30.
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.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending April 18, according to date released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 23. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down 5% and exports were down 45%.
USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand, USGC Regional Director for Latin America Marri Tejada and USGC Regional Ethanol Consultant Federico Salcedo visited Guatemala and Panama to enhance trade relations.
U.S. ethanol exports have crossed the 1-billion-gallon threshold halfway through Marketing Year (MY) 2024-'25, a 27% increase from the same period in MY 2023-‘24, according to new information from the USDA.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 1% the week ending April 11, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 16. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also down 1% and exports were down 21%.
The government of Vietnam on March 31 issued a decree reducing the the country’s Most-Favored-Nation import tariff rates for a variety of commodities and products, including ethanol. The MFN rates apply to imports from the U.S.
CoBank cites potential export disruptions as the most significant challenge facing ethanol producers
CoBank’s latest quarterly research report predicts domestic ethanol blending will remain stable or increase slightly this year. However, policy uncertainty and trade disruptions due to tariff disputes could negatively impact the industry.
Growth Energy on April 14 celebrated new annual data from the California Air Resources Board that showed strong, sustained statewide demand for E85 in 2024. Approximately 114.7 million gallons of E85 was sold in the state last year.
To help ease the passage of U.S. agricultural products into Latin America (LTA), the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently held a workshop focused on port logistics and management in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2025 and 2026 forecasts for fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10. The agency also maintained its outlook for ethanol exports.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 4% the week ending April 4, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 9. Stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by 2% and exports were up 180%.
Cars and trucks bearing a distinctive "Tour d’Europe" logo have begun a three-month road trip across several countries to demonstrate the decarbonization potential provided by renewable fuels, according to ePURE.
The U.S. Grains Council continues to efforts to increase demand for ethanol in Japan.
The USDA on April 2 announced it has opened fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding opportunities for four export market development programs that aim to help U.S. agricultural producers promote and sell their goods internationally.
The Iowa Department of Revenue on April 3 released data showing E15 sales increased 45% last year, reaching 257 million gallons. A record 516 million gallons of biodiesel blends were also sold last year, according to the IRFA.
The USGC’s office in Beijing in March organized a set of meetings aimed at assessing demand for SAF. USGC Director in China Manuel Sanchez led the team that included USGC Program Manager Ellie Yan and USGC Regional Ethanol Consultant Aaron Goh.
The U.S. exported 138.75 million gallons of ethanol and 849,645 metric tons of distillers grains in February, according to data released by the USDA on April 3. Exports of both products were down when compared to February 2024.
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.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 1% the week ending March 28, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 2. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 3% and exports were down 62%.
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