President Donald Trump on July 27 announced the U.S. has reached a trade deal with the European Union that includes a provision indicating the EU will purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy, including #ethanol.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board recently approved an additional 24 applications from Iowa fuel retailers to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects. #ethanol

In the U.S. EIA’s recently published Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), the agency introduce its new Carbon Capture, Allocation, Transportation, and Sequestration module (CCATS), which models carbon capture in the coming decades. #ethanol

While final IRS guidance is still pending, the foundation of the 45Z program is well defined. Clean fuel producers should no longer be waiting; they can now move forward with critical planning and preparation, according to EcoEngineers. #ethanol

The USGC recently sponsored South Korea SAF experts to tour the U.S. alcohol-to-jet Fuel (ATJ) technology supply chain. Participants met with stakeholders ranging from low-CI corn farmers to ATJ SAF production technology companies and airlines. #ethanol

The August issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine is now live online!. Explore the latest in maintenance innovations, AI-powered inspections and policy developments keeping CCS projects on track. Read now at #ethanol

Valero Energy Corp. on July 24 released second quarter results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its #ethanol segment. The renewable diesel segment posted a loss, but the company’s new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) unit operated well.

The IRS on July 21 published a notice announcing the 2025 calendar-year inflation adjustment factor for the Section 45Z clen fuel production credit. The resulting adjustment boosts maximum the value of the credit by approximately 6%. #ethanol

The U.S. Senate on July 23 voted 48 to 47 to confirm the appointment of Aaron Szabo to serve as assistant administrator of the U.S. EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. Biofuel groups are congratulating him on his appointment. #ethanol

India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on July 23 announced the country has met its 20% #ethanol blending goal five years ahead of schedule. India had previously set a goal to reach E20 by 2030.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the reorganization of the USDA, refocusing its core operations to better align with its founding mission of supporting American farming, ranching, and forestry. #ethanol

U.S. fuel ethanol production was down nearly 1% the week ending July 18, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 23. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports expanded by 15%. #ethanol

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is soliciting public comments on a preliminary plan for determining provisional emissions rates (PER) for the purposes of the 45Z clean fuel production credit. #ethanol

President Donald Trump on July 22 announced new trade framework agreements with Indonesia and Japan. Both agreements are expected to benefit the U.S. agriculture industry, including farmers and #ethanol producers.

On July 17, Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded $1.12 million in grants for 20 applicants to add B11 and 4 applicants to add E15 to retail sites. This was the first meeting following the start of RFIP’s fiscal year. #ethanol

A new study published by the ABFA finds that the U.S. EPA’s proposal to cut the RIN by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 RVOs, could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel (BBD) industry. #ethanol

At #FEW25, Joel Gestner of Hydro-Thermal Corporation shares how their 90-year legacy in direct steam injection continues to serve the #ethanol industry with precise, efficient heating systems, plus a performance guarantee to back it up! Tune in at .

Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Troy A. Carter, Sr., D-La., on July 21 reintroduced the SAF Information Act. The bill directs the U.S. EIA to more explicitly include SAF data in its weekly and monthly reports. #ethanol

The U.K. Department for Transport on July 22 awarded £63 million ($82.22 million) to 17 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) companies through the governments’ Advanced Fuels Fund. The funding is expected to support approximately 1,400 jobs. #ethanol

UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane milling during the second half of June was down when compared to last year. Total ethanol production was also down, but corn #ethanol production continued to grow.