The Big, Beautiful Bill extends several Farm Bill programs through 2031. That includes farm safety net programs such as the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage.
The biofuel industry also benefited from extensions of tax credits such as 45Z.
According to the CEO of Growth Energy, Emily Skor, “It is technology neutral, and the incentive is to growers. The incentive is to ethanol producers. We know what we can do. We know the technologies at the ethanol plant. We know the technologies on the farm with our grower partners. We just need that incentive.”
The extension of 45Z benefits both ethanol producers and drivers as they hit the road this summer.
A record number of travelers have already gotten behind the wheel.
More affordable prices at the pump are helping fuel that growth. Gas Buddy says that average gas prices declined for the second week in a row, falling more than five cents compared to last week.
The $3.09 average marked the lowest Independence Day prices in five years.
More drivers are boosting demand for ethanol. With E15 now available at more than 4,000 pumps nationwide, the Renewable Fuels Association says that they have not seen this kind of growth in years.
That is good news for corn growers, who planted the largest crop since 2013.
Many farmers hope ethanol demand will soak up a big portion of this bumper harvest.
As domestic production and blending slowed, export demand remained a clear bright spot.
January 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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Higher ethanol blend rates translate directly into stronger, more durable corn demand if regulatory momentum holds.
January 07, 2026 10:06 AM
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Strong ethanol production and export trends continue to support corn demand despite seasonal fuel consumption softness.
January 05, 2026 02:49 PM
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A look at the legislative year ahead as lawmakers return to Washington with a slate of trade concerns to tackle in 2026—from new Chinese tariffs on beef imports to the USMCA review this summer.
January 05, 2026 12:20 PM
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Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-IA, details how the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) supports farmers, biofuels, and rural communities with tax breaks, crop insurance relief, and ag infrastructure.
December 23, 2025 02:01 PM
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With record grain harvests and rising global ethanol demand, leaders across the ag and energy sectors are pushing for year-round E15 sales to mitigate the strain on grain trade.
December 22, 2025 02:45 PM
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Callahan is no stranger to agricultural trade and has been with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office since 2016.
December 19, 2025 11:53 AM
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Record ethanol production, coupled with stronger demand, supports corn use despite tighter margins elsewhere.
December 18, 2025 02:32 PM
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“So, this assistance will help in the short-term, but that shouldn’t be confused with the long-term solution.”
December 18, 2025 10:47 AM
