by Becca Frazier | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
For the first time, the EPA is working on biofuel renewable volume obligations (RVOs) sans Congress’ statutory numbers. Historically, Congress created a corn (ethanol) ceiling of 15B gallons. This year is a historic opportunity for EPA to blaze a new trail—pun...
by Becca Frazier | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The EPA just got served. Objection, Your Honor: Last Wednesday, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) sued the EPA, challenging its E15 emergency biofuels blending waiver. The CBD claims the EPA didn’t “fully assess” the damage the rule would have on...
by Travis Martin | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Corn growers be like, “What just happened here?” A few short weeks after a bullish outlook on the future of ethanol, new legislation now has the corn industry feeling a little sheepish. Refresher: Amid court setbacks less than a month ago that nixed year-round E15...
by Travis Martin | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
A rising tide may raise all ships, but rising corn prices are forcing some ethanol producers to consider abandoning ship. Just ask Ingredion. The ingredient giant announced this week it will end ethanol production at its Cedar Rapids, IA facility. A letter sent to...
by Travis Martin | Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
2020 has been a bit of a yo-yo for the ethanol industry. Just last month, U.S. fuel ethanol production hit a 9-month high, averaging 975,750 barrels per day. Anticipation for holiday travel gave the industry positive vibes through November. But…there’s always a...
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