Ethanol Report 5-14-26

RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper dicusses the results of the midterm elections from the ethanol industry prospective. 

RFA chief economist Scott Richman discusses the 2026 Export Exchange, co-sponsored by RFA and held in Seattle, Washington October 15-17

The Renewable Fuels Association has been actively helping ethanol producers understand the requirements and opportunities of the 45Z tax credit. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, past RFA chairman Jeff Oestmann, who has served as CEO for several biorefineries and now works for G37 Ventures, provides some insight for plant operators who want to make the most out of 45Z.

Farm Progress Show 2026 with USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper, and Robert White, RFA Senior VP of Industry Relations & Market Development

Robert White RFA Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development, Robert White discusses the latest increase in the ethanol blend rate, where California is with E15, and a great summertime promotion with the KC Diamonds

RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper and RFA Communications Director Ken Colombini discuss Americans support for the Renewable Fuel Standard in a new poll celebrating energy independence as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. 

In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear from many of the RFA team members who helped to make FEW 2026 a home run, including Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp; Senior Vice President for Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White; Vice President for Strategy and Innovation Tad Hapner; Director of Environment, Health and Safety Justin Schultz; as well as President and CEO Geoff Cooper. 

The Renewable Fuels Association is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds as the "Official Fuel" of the organization for the inaugural Professional Softball League season. This episode features Jeremy McDowell, President of the Kansas City Diamonds and Robert White, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development for Renewable Fuels Association.

Troy Bredenkamp, Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, and plans for getting it through the Senate and on to the president's desk to finally allow year-round, nationwide sales of E15. 

RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper breaks down what happened to the E15 bill in Congress this past week.