The 2012 Crystal Ball

As we noted before Christmas, 2011 was an exciting year for American ethanol production.  Evolutions in the marketplace, advancements in technology, and progress in policy have all set the stage

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Top 5 Ethanol Stories for 2011

America’s ethanol industry has been in a state of rapid evolution since the beginning of 2000.  Record-setting production, policy development, and market expansion have all moved forward with dramatic speed

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Ethanol growth not leading to cropland expansion, new USDA report shows

An in-depth analysis of U.S. land use patterns released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows total cropland decreased by 34 million acres from 2002 to 2007, the lowest

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The Ethanol Shuffle

There’s a hot new craze called the “Ethanol Shuffle” that’s sweeping seaports from Sao Paulo to Los Angeles and Houston to Maceio. It’s not a new dance for longshoremen and

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October Ethanol Exports Just Short of Monthly Record

U.S. exports of denatured and undenatured (non-beverage) ethanol totaled 121.4 million gallons (mg) in October, just shy of the record of 127.4 mg established in June, according to government data

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Ethanol Exports Surge in September, While Distillers Grains Exports Slide

Ethanol exports rebounded sharply in September, as shipments to Brazil hit their highest level since April. According to U.S. government data released today, a total of 105.8 million gallons (mg)

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Ethanol and Water, Hold the Ice

Recent claims from some marine engine manufacturers that E15 ethanol blends will ruin marine engines are meant solely to incite fear and not meaningful discussion.  A meaningful discussion would note

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America Needs More “Fiascos” Like Ethanol

If you were to listen only to critics of ethanol, you would believe that ethanol is responsible for nearly every trouble the world is facing.  Food riots in corrupt nations

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August Ethanol Exports Dip; DDGS Exports Surge

After setting a new monthly record in July, U.S. ethanol exports were down sharply in August, according to government data released today. Exports of denatured and undenatured (non-beverage) ethanol totaled

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Fowl Policy:  Why Corn Stocks-to-Use Ratio Doesn’t Work as RFS Policy Foundation

Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Jim Costa (D-CA) are pushing legislation that would require the EPA to waive a portion of the annual Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) when the corn

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