America’s ethanol industry continues to grow as evidenced by two new ethanol facilities officially opening for business this week. RFA Producer Member Abengoa Bioenergy, a global leader in ethanol production,
Following remarks by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding Obama Administration biofuel policy, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen issued the following statement: “The Obama Administration has shown strong
A soon-to-be published paper by experts at the Department of Energy (DOE) has determined that indirect land use change (ILUC) resulting from corn ethanol expansion over the past decade has
It is no secret that the ethanol industry is frustrated with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) segmented approach to expanding the market for ethanol. On numerous occasions, the RFA has
U.S. biofuel producers exported 29.6 million gallons of ethanol (both denatured and undenatured, non-beverage alcohol) in August, up 18% from July, according to government data released today. Year-to-date ethanol exports
In the words of the immortal Yogi Berra (and in tribute to another effortless sweep of the Twins by Berra’s Yankees in the AL Division Series), it’s déjà vu all
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is missing an opportunity to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and create new economic opportunity by limiting its decision on E15 (15% ethanol/85%
Sometime in the coming days, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce a partial waiver decision allowing the use of E15 in light duty vehicles with a model
As Chuck Woodside, General Manager of farmer-owned KAAPA Ethanol in Minden, Nebraska, settles into his new position as RFA Chairman, he addresses issues and challenges that the ethanol is currently
For the past 30 years, the RFA has worked hard to foster good relations with every Administration that has come along, regardless of party. The Obama Administration is no different. The
