More than 500 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and their co-products from more than 50 countries arrived in Seattle in mid-October for Export Exchange 2026. The event is cosponsored by the USGBC, Growth Energy and RFA. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

LanzaJet Inc. on Oct. 15 announced fully committed new financing of at least $20 million to support the company’s next phase of growth and operations at Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia. The first close occurred on Oct. 14. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 1% the week ending Oct. 9, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 15. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also up 1% while exports fell by 27%. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 reported that 2.02 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in September, down slightly when compared to the same period of last year. Total RIN generation for the first nine months of 2026 reached 18.52 billion #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that three new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed during the past month. A total of 11 SRE petitions are now pending. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

Corn growers are expected to receive $5 billion in payments nationwide this month from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for the 2025 crop year. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 14 released guidance that will help clean fuel producers claim the 45Z clean fuel production credit for fuels, feedstocks and pathways not included in the agency’s current 45Z rate table. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The U.S. EPA on Oct. 14 issued an interim final rule to further delay the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) to March 10, 2027, as the agency continues to consider repeal of the program in its entirety. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

Matt Frostic, of Applegate, Michigan, began his term on Oct. 1 as president of the NCGA. His priorities include securing passage of E15 legislation, passing a new Farm Bill, and diversifying demand for corn. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

Column from the October Issue by @EthanolRFA's Geoff Cooper: Finally Breaking Through: Ethanol Blend Rate Surges Past 11% Read more: ethanolproducer.com/articles… #ethanol #renewablefuels #ethanolproduction

Live from #FEW26! Leticia Goncalves of IFF joins the Ethanol Producer Magazine Podcast to discuss using biotechnology, AI and plant-specific solutions to increase yield, lower carbon intensity and improve profitability. Listen now at youtube.com/watch?v=2xNTilLu…!

U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Oct. 13 announced the agency will propose two options to reallocate 770 million renewable identification numbers (RINs) waived through recent small refinery exemptions (SRE) under the Renewable Fuel Standard. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC on Oct. 12 announced it has acquired GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC, a subsidiary of Pilot Travel Centers LLC. GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC owns and operates a 70 MMgy #ethanol plant in Ord, Nebraska. ethanolproducer.com/articles…

Gevo Inc. on Oct. 8 announced the successful sale and delivery of 10,000 carbon dioxide removal credits through ClimeFi to the ultimate corporate buyer as part of its carbon management strategy. The sale reflects growing interest in BECCS. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

Feature from the October Issue: A Steep Hike Read about the sharp rise in costs and its impact on ethanol producers: ethanolproducer.com/articles… #ethanol #renewablefuels #ethanolproduction

From the October Issue: Collaborative Contacts Read about key industry contacts and resources supporting ethanol producers: ethanolproducer.com/articles… #ethanol #renewablefuels #ethanolproduction

The USDA expanded its forecast for 2026-’27 corn use in #ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Oct. 9. The forecast for season-average corn prices was revised down. ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The USDA on Oct. 9 released its latest Crop Production report, increasing its forecasts for 2026 corn production and corn yields. The agency also increased its 2026 forecasts for sorghum production and yields. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The USDA on Oct. 6 announced a $180 million investment to launch the USDA’s Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a major effort to both strengthen U.S. agricultural security by protecting the plant genetic resources and enabling ag innovation. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles…

The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecasts for 2026 and 2027 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 6. The forecasts for #ethanol blending and exports were also unchanged. ethanolproducer.com/articles…