Policy

22 hours ago

USDA expects no actions under Feedstocks Flexibility Program

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Feedstocks, Business, PolicyThe USDA’s Commodity Credit Corp. announced on March 20 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2022, which runs from Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023. READ MORE

22 hours ago

GAO: Federal agencies should track progress toward SAF goals

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe U.S. Government Accountability Office on March 27 issued a report that includes recommendations on how three federal agencies can track progress related to the Biden administration’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge. READ MORE

22 hours ago

New nationwide poll: Voters want E15 available year-round

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerAs the Biden administration and Congress consider taking action to allow continued sales of lower-cost E15 this summer, a new poll shows overwhelming support among voters for ensuring the popular fuel blend remains available year-round. READ MORE

March 27, 2023

Iowa bill limits use of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe Iowa House of Representatives on March 22 voted 73 to 20 in favor of a bill that would require CO2 pipeline companies to acquire at least 90 percent of route miles through voluntary deals before they could seek the use of eminent domain. READ MORE

March 27, 2023

ITA’s renewable energy advisory committee to meet April 4

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on April 4 in Washington, D.C. READ MORE

March 24, 2023

USGC signs ethanol MOU in Panama

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe USGC and the Industrial Association of Sugar Cane of Panama signed an ethanol MOU during a regional seminar held by USGS in Panama City on March 21-22 to discuss the benefits and challenges of ethanol blending in the region. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

Regan discusses RFS RVOs, E15 waiver during Senate hearing

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., pressed U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on the agency’s proposed biomass-based diesel RFS RVOs and its delayed action on a Midwest E15 petition during a March 22 Senate committee hearing. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

If governors’ E15 petition is delayed, emergency waivers needed

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyIf the U.S. EPA decides to defer implementation of year-round E15 petitions from eight state governors until 2024, then the agency must exercise its authority to issue emergency waivers allowing continued sales of E15 this summer, according to RFA. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

USGC: Study showcases ethanol’s advantages in various countries

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe USGC recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company, a leading energy research and consulting firm, to conduct a study that quantifies the economic and strategic benefits of blending ethanol in various countries. READ MORE