Ethanol
Renewable Fuels Association’s Troy Bredenkamp says the push from Alabama and Louisiana to waive 2027 Renewable Fuels Standard obligations would raise gas prices, not lower them, and hurt rural America.
Secretary Brooke Rollins announced an initial bilateral agreement that could boost total U.S. ethanol exports by 32% as Mexico explores expanded fuel blending.
The agency’s approved Small Refinery Exemptions totaling 1.76 billion RINs, but offset that by proposing to reallocate 770 million RINs for 2026 and 2027.
Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says if the bill is not passed out of committee on Thursday, it would be “very, very difficult” to get a Farm Bill passed this year. The chairman says the SNAP state cost share delays will be a hang-up for some Democrats.
Luke Lindberg points to stronger export sales, reduced trade barriers and expanded opportunities in markets including Ghana, Australia and Vietnam.
The May Farm Journal Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor reveals growing concern over farm profitability, rising debt costs and long-term financial stress, with economists saying many operations may need significant restructuring to remain viable.
ASA says it fully supports year-round E15 ethanol but says social media backlash stems from confusion over SREs in House bill language as the measure heads to a tougher Senate fight.
The U.S. House approved legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline nationwide, aiming to lower fuel prices while facing pushback over potential refinery costs and the impact on the national debt.