The comment period on a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requested by several governors is underway and was recently extended by the Environmental Protection Agency. So, between now and October 11 is the time for all interested parties to be getting their comments in to EPA to have their voices heard on the issue. Full Release

The final hurdle to allow sales of 15% ethanol for 2001 and newer model year vehicles was cleared on June 15, but so far only two stations in Kansas have been able to commercially sell the fuel. That should change as summer comes to a close, according to Renewable Fuels Association Director of Market Development Robert White who explains in …

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) expects the waiver requested this week by livestock and poultry groups of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) will be denied by the Environmental Protection Agency, despite the impact one of the worst droughts in history is having on the nation’s corn crop. Full Release

BOSTON, MASS., June 19, 2012 – With unmatched passion and commitment to helping people understand the path from farm gate to the consumer plate, keynote speaker Michele Payn-Knoper will inspire the audience to build connected communities in the industry at the debut of the Women in Agribusiness Summit (www.WomeninAg.com) in New Orleans, Sept. 16-17. Full Release

The first guess of corn production for the new crop year in USDA’s May 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report is even higher than many in the industry expected at 14.8 billion bushels. In this edition of “The Ethanol Report,” Renewable Fuels Association Vice President for Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper looks at the numbers and gives the …

The 17th annual National Ethanol Conference of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) was one of the best ever, with a good crowd and headline speakers. This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from keynote speakers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, futurist Dr. James Canton, political commentators Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs, and RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen. Full Release

This edition of the “Ethanol Report” with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO BobDinneen features a preview of this week’s 17th Annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. Full Release

At the end of 2011, the Renewable Fuels Association identified the top five stories of the year for the ethanol industry. With the new year now underway, the RFA has predicted the top stories to watch in 2012. In this edition of “The Ethanol Report,” Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on the year in preview and …

Ethanol industry developments in 2011 have set the stage for a new era in American ethanol history.  In this edition of “The Ethanol Report,” Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO BobDinneen comments on the year and review and some of the top ethanol stories of 2011. Full Release

Chuck Woodside, general manager of KAAPA Ethanol in Minden, Nebraska, was just re-elected for a second term as chairman of the Renewable Fuels Association.  In this edition of “The Ethanol Report,” Woodside comments on the state of the industry, how this year has been, progress on implementing EPA’s E15 waiver, challenges to the RFS2, the importance of exports and distillers …

The ethanol industry is facing a double pronged attack in the U.S. Senate with amendments to an economic development bill. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen explains the proposals by Sens. Tom Coburn (R-OK) and John McCain (R-AZ ) and why they are “anti-farmer, anti-consumer and really leads us down the path toward continued reliance on imported energy …

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced bi-partisan legislation to reform the current Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) while still supporting the domestic ethanol industry.  In this interview, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen explains what the bipartisan Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011 does and how it will benefit the industry, the federal budget and consumers at …

The latest average cost for a gallon of gas nationwide, as reported by AAA, is $3.88, but it would already be $4.00 a gallon without ten percent ethanol.  According to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), based on current market conditions and federal renewable fuels policy, 10 percent ethanol blends (E10) are keeping gasoline prices $0.12 per gallon cheaper than they …

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) are proud to announce that Hydroplane and Runabout racing boats will be flying across the lakes of the Midwest on a new fuel:  E10 ethanol.  The newly-formed partnership between the RFA and NBRA will provide all powered boats competing in the 2011 NBRA series event races with E10 …