A Call for Global Cooperation in Spain
Ed Hubbard had the unique opportunity to participate in the World Biofuels Conference in Seville, but despite the beautiful location, it wasn’t all love for the European Union. Current EU tariffs are proving damaging to its own demand, and the impact would spread to the global biofuel trade. It is clear that Europe’s industry would be better served with a more cooperative approach to trade relations.
Posted in Ethanol, Environment, Exports, Tariff
John Stossel’s a Coward But Why Is the Mainstream Media Afraid of the Facts?
Bob Dinneen recently appeared on John Stossel's program convinced that he would be able to get his points out without editorial bias. Unfortunately, he was wrong. Most of the mainstream media, he says, genuinely don’t understand ethanol. Until that changes, the challenge of breaking through the bias will remain.
Posted in Agriculture, Ethanol, Food, Media
What ILUC? Amazon Deforestation Rates Hit Lowest Point Since at Least 1988
Geoff Cooper responds to US ethanol causing "indirect land use change" and the continuous annual reduction in deforestation rates resulting in the lowest point since 1988.
Posted in Agriculture, Corn, Brazil, Ethanol, Energy, Environment, Land Use
Letter to the Editor - Dinneen to Big Oil: Focus on the Facts
RFA’s President and CEO Bob Dinneen submitted the following letter to the Orlando Sentinel in response to their recent article featuring Charles Drevna, President of the American Fuels & Petrochemical Manufacturers.
Posted in Environment, Gas Prices, Jobs, Oil, Renewable Fuel Standard
Expanding Trade Opportunities in South Korea and Japan
Kelly Davis recounts her trip to northeast Asia as part of a trade mission to discuss U.S. ethanol policy, import and export capabilities, trends in corn co-products, and other important issues.
Phillips 66 May Find the Renewable Fuel Standard Unstoppable Despite Herculean Effort to Stop It
Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland said the RFS was “unworkable”. Bob Dinneen says that’s just silly talk. The RFS is a proven success having stimulated investment, created jobs, and significantly lowered our dependence on foreign oil.
Posted in E15, Ethanol, Oil, Renewable Fuel Standard
Ethanol, Corn Prices, Government Payments, and the REAL Reason Meat Groups Oppose the RFS
One of the questions posed by the House Energy & Commerce Committee asked whether ethanol and the RFS have impacted corn prices. Our response? Yes, of course ethanol expansion has added value to corn prices—that was the point!
Posted in Corn prices, Ethanol, Renewable Fuel Standard, USDA
March Exports/Imports: “Ethanol Shuffle” with Brazil Alive and Well
The U.S. remained a net exporter in March by a slim margin. March exports of ethanol totaled 58.8 million gallons, up 38% from February. Canada was again the leading destination.
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