Farm Foundation announces two new cohorts that reflect its continued investment in developing future leaders across food, agriculture, and agricultural policy. The January 2026 Cultivators cohort and the 2026 USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Agricultural Scholars cohort represent students from institutions nationwide who will engage with Farm Foundation programs in distinct yet complementary ways.

The Cultivator Program provides an exclusive opportunity for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture to engage directly with senior leaders and policy discussions shaping the future of the food and agriculture system. Cultivators attend the Round Table and present their research alongside industry, government, and nonprofit executives.

Farm Foundation offers two Cultivators cohorts each year, with each cohort aligned to one of the organization’s biannual Round Table meetings. The January 2026 Cultivators cohort will participate in the Farm Foundation Round Table held January 14–16, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

January 2026 Cultivators Cohort

• Freweyni Abrha– University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Vera Adabrah-Danquah – Kansas State University
• Dawood Atta – University of Florida
• Jacob Lionberger – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Menglin Liu – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Marisol Olivas – New Mexico State University
• Kimberly Okpah – University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Yi Wang – Purdue University

Through the Cultivator Program, participants gain exposure to high-level dialogue on emerging agricultural issues while building professional networks with leaders across the public and private sectors.

Learn more about the Cultivator Program

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2026 USDA Economic Research Service Agricultural Scholars

Farm Foundation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS), also announces the 2026 Agricultural Scholars cohort. This fully funded, 12-month professional development program is designed for graduate students pursuing agricultural economics or related agricultural policy fields.

The Agricultural Scholars Program provides immersive, hands-on exposure to applied policy and economic analysis. Scholars work closely with ERS senior analysts while developing a deeper understanding of agricultural policy, commodity markets, agricultural finance, and related disciplines.

Scholar Experience

During the program year, Scholars will:

• Partner with an ERS senior analyst for year-long mentorship
• Conduct and present capstone research to ERS economists and receive expert feedback
• Participate in Farm Foundation Forums held virtually throughout the year
• Engage with senior leaders across agribusiness, government, and trade associations

Scholars will also attend several flagship events, including:

• Farm Foundation Round Table – January 14–16, 2026 (El Paso, TX)
• USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum – February 19–20, 2026
• AAEA Annual Meeting – July 26–28, 2026 (Kansas City, MO)
• WASDE/Capstone Trip – October/November 2026 (Washington, D.C.), including visits to USDA, Capitol Hill, agribusinesses, and commodity groups

2026 Agricultural Scholars Cohort

• Eric Belleville – The Ohio State University (AEDE)
• Hence Duncan – Oklahoma State University
• Elizabeth Dworkin – Iowa State University
• Parthu Kalva – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Asa Dolbow Vann – Purdue University

The Agricultural Scholars Program seeks to deepen participants’ understanding of production agriculture, agribusiness, and government, strengthening the pipeline of future agricultural economists and policy leaders.

Learn more about the Agricultural Scholars Program and individual profiles

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Ethanol industry highlights ethanol deficit in Chinese purchases under Phase One Agreement as USTR reviews compliance.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) heard testimony today on its Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of the Phase One trade agreement, Growth Energy’s written comments highlighted significant shortfalls in Chinese purchases of U.S. ethanol and other agricultural commodities, and urged the administration to ensure Beijing is held to its commitments to American farmers and biofuel producers.

“The Trump Administration is right to closely scrutinize China’s failure to meet its agricultural purchase commitments,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “America’s ethanol producers and corn growers stood ready to deliver on the market access promised under Phase One. When China committed to substantial agricultural purchases, our industry invested and prepared accordingly. We appreciate USTR’s leadership in examining these shortfalls and look forward to working with the administration to ensure American ethanol producers receive the fair treatment and market access they deserve.”

In comments submitted to USTR’s Section 301 investigation, Growth Energy detailed major gaps between China’s commitments and actual purchases:

Overall Agricultural Shortfalls:

• China’s agricultural purchases reached only 82 percent of committed levels in 2020 and 84 percent in 2021.

• Total agricultural gap: $12 billion below Phase One commitments.

• The additional $5 billion per year China agreed to “strive for” never materialized.

Ethanol-Specific Deficits:

• China was the third largest export market for U.S. ethanol in 2016

• U.S. ethanol exports to China fell 39 percent below the 2017 baseline in 2020, despite China committing to a 64 percent increase in overall agricultural purchases.

• Estimated cumulative ethanol purchase deficit: $88.6 million during the Phase One implementation period.

• Since 2021, ethanol exports to China have essentially disappeared.

Signed in January 2020, the Phase One agreement committed China to $32 billion in additional agricultural purchases over two years above 2017 levels. Although the agreement did not specify commodity-specific targets, ethanol was explicitly included as an eligible agricultural product.

Growth Energy represents 97 U.S. ethanol plants producing 9.5 billion gallons annually, along with 130 associated businesses. Its members are among the nation’s leading exporters, supporting nearly two billion gallons of ethanol exports to more than 60 countries worldwide.

Growth Energy’s complete comments to USTR are available here.

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SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed news that California’s E15 Multimedia Working Group (MMWG) transmitted its Staff Written Summary to the California Environmental Policy Council (CEPC) today. The publication of the summary marks regulatory progress–an important step in the ongoing process of giving California drivers access to E15, a more affordable fuel option made with 15% ethanol that can be used in 96% of cars on the road today and that California approved for sale in October.

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement in response:

“Californians deserve access to more affordable fuel options and that’s precisely what E15 would provide. We commend the Multimedia Working Group for its continued work and for taking the steps it needs to take to swiftly get E15 into the marketplace. We will continue to engage with the appropriate agencies, our members, and our retail partners to give California drivers access to lower-cost E15 as soon as possible.”

To learn more about regulatory progress on E15, click here.

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Boston, MA – Last night, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that Donald Trump’s executive order banning wind projects in the United States was unlawful and vacated the order. Donald Trump issued an executive order on the first day of his administration that paused all leasing, permitting and approvals for wind projects, killing tens of …

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released the following statement after news today that the Trump administration would deliver $12 billion in relief to American farmers.

“Today’s announcement is welcome news to farm families. We applaud President Trump and his administration for being responsive to the needs of American farmers and our nation’s rural communities,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor.

“This move builds on the Trump administration’s long-standing commitment to American agriculture, including the President’s support for expanding access to higher biofuel blends like E15 and his administration’s embrace of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard. Taken together, these efforts serve as powerful economic drivers for rural America.”

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SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today to update the way the agency assesses the environmental impact of crop-based biofuels like ethanol.

“We were greatly encouraged when California finally approved E15 for use earlier this year,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Recognizing the environmental benefits of crop-based biofuels and setting carbon reduction policy that allows ethanol to compete on a level playing field is the next critical step. American ethanol producers and their farm partners are constantly innovating to increase their efficiency and lower their carbon intensity. To maximize the benefits ethanol can deliver to California consumers, CARB must stop penalizing today’s biofuel producers based on yesterday’s data.”

In submitted comments, Growth Energy noted that CARB unfairly penalizes crop-based biofuels by relying on environmental assumptions that are almost a decade old. In particular, the way that CARB assigns an exaggerated value for land use change (LUC) to crop-based biofuels is especially damaging and undermines the ability of biofuels like ethanol to qualify and compete in the state’s low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).

Read the full comments here.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy today joined liquid fuels groups representing ethanol producers, oil refiners, fuel marketers, travel plazas, truck stops and convenience store retailers to express the need for long-term policy certainty across the transportation fuel sector. In a letter to President Donald Trump, the organizations urged policymakers to advance legislation in support of a stable, efficient fuels marketplace.

“Legislation allowing the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 would improve fungibility and substantially reduce many of the complexities that arise for our industries as we operate in a national marketplace,” the organizations wrote.

The letter urges the White House to support legislative action providing lasting certainty to this issue and reforming the Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) program.

“The current SRE structure has encouraged a system of winners and losers that distorts the marketplace, creates instability, and ultimately, hurts consumers,” the organizations wrote. “A more consistent and narrowly applied SRE structure would create a far more predictable regulatory environment.”

Other liquid fuels groups on the letter included the American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Convenience Stores, NATSO, Representing America’s Travel Centers and Truck Stops, Renewable Fuels Association, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers.

Click here to view the letter.

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SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today regarding the agency’s ongoing effort to finalize regulations that will ultimately govern the sale of E15, a more affordable fuel option made with 15% ethanol that was approved for sale in California earlier this year. 

In comments authored by Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley, the organization urged CARB to treat E15 the same way it treats reformulated gasoline (RFG), allow fuel retailers to use existing infrastructure to sell E15, and recognize E15’s lower evaporative emissions compared to other fuel options, among other recommendations. 

“E15 will save Californians money at the pump,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “CARB must ensure that the regulations it applies to this more affordable fuel choice don’t impede consumers from accessing those savings. We urge California to follow the example of other states that have widely adopted E15 in order to minimize unintended consequences, and we look forward to continuing our work with CARB to make sure California drivers start to see E15 at their nearest fuel retailer as soon as possible.” 

Read the full comments as submitted to the California Air Resources Board here. 

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BOGOTÁ, NOV. 12, 2025 – Atlas Renewable Energy, a leading international provider of renewable energy solutions, officially inaugurated the Shangri-La solar project, located in Ibagué, Tolima. It marks the start of operations of its first project in the country. Shangri-La has an installed capacity of 201 MWp, representing a decisive step in the expansion of …

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New tariffs and a federal leasing freeze compound cost pressures and regulatory challenges, limiting growth prospects. Houston, 12 Nov. 2025: The US offshore wind pipeline contracted sharply over the past year, falling to 23 projects from 45, as developers face a closing window for tax credits, a freeze on federal leasing and new trade frictions, …

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In keynote remarks in Brussels, Skor highlights bipartisan support for clean fuel incentives and global opportunity for U.S. farmers

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor today delivered keynote remarks at the 28th Annual World Ethanol & Biofuels Conference, underscoring the strength of America’s rural economy and the growing global demand for homegrown bioethanol.

Skor highlighted the Trump Administration’s extension of the clean fuel production tax credit and the bipartisan coalition that continues to drive U.S. leadership in biofuels. She noted that support for American bioethanol is rooted in its benefits for farmers, small businesses, and rural communities nationwide.

“When we invest in sustainable bioethanol, we’re investing in the rural economy. Strengthening the agricultural sector. Boosting GDP. And creating a supply chain that starts and stops on domestic soil.”

Skor also emphasized that the outlook for American bioethanol has never been stronger, as countries around the world look to expand their use of affordable, low-carbon fuels.

“Our future has never been clearer and our outlook has never been more positive. The state of the bioeconomy is getting stronger virtually by the day. And I don’t just mean in the U.S. but in Europe and all over the world.”

Skor called on policymakers and global partners to work together to expand access to bioethanol and recognize the shared economic and environmental benefits of increased trade and cooperation.

“The more countries that enter the bioethanol market, the better for all of us. Because the demand for low-carbon fuel is only going up.”

“American bioethanol is fueling economic growth at home and delivering real solutions abroad,” Skor added. “Our industry is built on farmers, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to helping nations meet their energy needs affordably and sustainably.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In comments submitted today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize its proposal to reallocate 100% of biofuel gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) granted under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 

Growth Energy’s comments encouraged EPA to finalize the supplemental proposal it released in September. This would ensure that the agency accounts for every lost biofuel gallon exempted by EPA’s August 2025 decision to grant several SREs for the 2023-2025 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) compliance years. The comments also highlight the legal obligation EPA has to fully reallocate these gallons and the negative impacts to the industry and the rural economy if EPA decides to not reallocate, or to reallocate only a portion of the exempted volumes.  

“Reallocating every exempted gallon is not just the right thing to do, or the smartest thing to do for the market—it’s also what the law clearly requires,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “EPA and this Administration made a promise to rural America to get the RFS back on track—reallocating any less than 100% of all the 2023-2025 SREs EPA has granted would break that promise, and farmers and rural communities would suffer because of it. We urge EPA to commit to full reallocation, and we look forward to continuing our work with the agency to increase American energy dominance through the increased use of homegrown biofuels.” 

Read Growth Energy’s full comment here. 

Background 

Under the RFS, EPA sets the number of gallons of renewable fuels (such as biofuels) that must be blended into the nation’s total fuel supply each year. Those obligations apply to fuel producers (petroleum refiners) and importers. The law also allows EPA to grant SREs in rare circumstances when a refiner demonstrates “disproportionate economic hardship” in its efforts to comply with the RFS. 

On August 22, 2025, the EPA released its decision on 175 pending SRE petitions, covering compliance years 2016-2024. In all, EPA approved a total of 140 petitions: 63 full exemptions and 77 partial (50%) exemptions. 

EPA also announced that it would release a supplemental proposal to its proposed Set 2 RVO to reallocate exempt SRE gallons from 2023-2025 compliance years to the 2026 and 2027 compliance years covered by Set 2. Under this approach, refiners will be required to make up for lost gallons from those years, ensuring that SREs don’t compromise renewable fuel demand. 

EPA released the supplemental proposal on SRE reallocation on September 16, 2025. It indicated that the agency is considering accounting for “volumes representing complete (100 percent) reallocation and 50 percent reallocation for SREs granted in full or in part for 2023 and 2024, as well as those projected to be granted for 2025, as part of the ongoing RFS rulemaking.” In its comments, Growth Energy called on the agency to reallocate 100 percent of lost gallons, thus protecting the rural economy from unwarranted demand destruction.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced new trade agreements between the U.S. and four countries in Southeast Asia—Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. 

“American farmers and rural communities want and need new markets—like the ones that will be created and enhanced by these new trade agreements,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Global demand for ethanol is growing and the Trump administration continues to find ways to create new opportunities for this industry while positioning American producers to make the most of them. These new deals will be welcome news across the heartland, and we commend USTR for its commitment to building American energy dominance through the strength of our trade relationships.”  

Learn more about global market opportunities for American ethanol in Southeast Asia and around the world here.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement from CEO Emily Skor today in response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) announcement of a Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of its commitments under the Phase One Agreement:

“The U.S. cannot stand by while its trading partners fail to live up to their commitments, particularly when farmers and rural communities across the country are facing a period of significant economic challenges. We applaud USTR for taking a closer look at China’s failure to fully deliver on its Phase One commitments. While China briefly resumed imports of U.S. ethanol immediately following the agreement, those purchases represented baseline trade levels rather meaningful increases and have since dissipated—they did not reflect the sustained market access that American producers were promised.

“For years, China’s tariffs and non-tariff barriers have prevented U.S. ethanol producers from competing in one of the world’s fastest-growing fuel markets. Growth Energy raised these concerns in our March submission to USTR regarding unfair trade practices, and we welcome USTR’s renewed focus on holding China accountable.

“Ensuring fair and reciprocal access to global markets is essential to American energy dominance, and to the strength of America’s farm economy and rural communities. We look forward to continuing to work with USTR and the Administration to restore full and fair access for U.S. biofuels in international markets.”

Learn more about the USTR investigation here.

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—In her keynote address to the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council’s (USGBC) annual Global Ethanol Summit today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor expressed optimism for the future of bioethanol, while highlighting the positive impact that pro-bioethanol policies have on agriculture.

“Bioethanol’s future has never been clearer… and our outlook has never been more positive,” said Skor. “We deliver a more affordable, high-octane fuel choice that can be used in the more than a billion gas-powered cars and trucks on roads around the globe today. We offer a fuel that cuts harmful emissions and supports global agriculture, all while saving drivers money.”

“All over the world—from Canada and Brazil, to India and Japan—countries are increasing their commitments to use more bioethanol, at higher blends,” she added.

Skor also noted bioethanol’s advantages as a tool for other countries to enhance their trade relationship with the U.S. “Our industry has a trade surplus, which hit nearly four billion dollars last year. Any country looking to engage with the current administration on trade right now is doing themselves a disservice if they don’t put bioethanol at the center of their sales pitch,” she said. “This administration has demonstrated that they’re willing to talk with any country willing to come to the table, and the successful bilateral negotiations that we’ve already seen have significant upside for bioethanol.”

In the U.S., as policymakers look for ways to support American agriculture, Skor ultimately noted how closely connected bioethanol is to the nation’s rural communities, and that what benefits bioethanol producers also benefits farmers. “Everyone… understands the central importance of the American farmer,” she said. “When we invest in bioethanol, we’re investing in the rural economy, supporting farmers, boosting GDP, and creating a supply chain that starts and stops on domestic soil.”

A full copy of Skor’s keynote speech as prepared for delivery can be found here. For more information on Growth Energy, visit growthenergy.org.

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SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, commended the California state legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom today as California finally became the 50th state to allow the sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% ethanol that costs less than ordinary fuel and can be used in 96% of all cars on the road today.

After its unanimous approval in both chambers of the California state legislature, Gov. Newsom today signed AB 30 into law. The bill provisionally approves E15 for sale while the California Air Resources Board (CARB) completes its review of the fuel. Once E15 becomes available at California retail locations, drivers in the state can expect to see a more affordable option at the pump—other states have seen an average savings of 10-30 cents less per gallon, with some locations offering E15 for up to a dollar less per gallon.

“The wait is finally over—E15 is now approved for sale in California, and the biggest winners will ultimately be the state’s drivers and their families,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “E15 is a more affordable fuel option that the vast majority of drivers can take advantage of without having to buy a new vehicle. Its approval in California will generate more demand for American farmers, boosting the ag economy while allowing California residents to keep more of their hard-earned money.”

“Assembly Members David Alvarez, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Heath Flora, the state’s Problem Solvers Caucus, and Governor Newsom all deserve credit for their leadership and for their hard work seeing this bill through to its enactment,” Skor added. “We commend them for their commitment to Californians, and look forward to connecting retailers to ethanol producers to get this fuel out of drivers’ dreams and into their cars right away.”

Learn more about the benefits of E15 here.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to finalize its pending Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposals regarding the 2026-2027 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the potential reallocation of renewable fuel demand due to granted small refinery exemptions (SREs). 

EPA hosted a virtual public hearing on its proposals where Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor used her testimony to urge the agency to stand strong on its RVO and reallocation proposals, and to keep the interests of American farmers in mind as it considers its next move. 

“The Renewable Fuel Standard continues to be one of our nation’s most successful energy policies. We remain grateful to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for working to expand U.S. biofuel production, and for this administration’s embrace of the RFS as an economic engine for American agriculture,” said Skor. “Once finalized, higher volumes under the RFS will truly unleash American energy dominance by unlocking investments, creating jobs, and supporting growth in rural America. 

“If the agency follows through on the proposal, and if it properly accounts for the refinery exemptions it has granted and will grant moving forward, EPA can and will protect biofuel production and demand for U.S. farm commodities, in line with the goals of the RFS,” she added. “Given the looming crisis in the ag economy, the agency’s approach promises to serve as an economic lifeline to American farmers.” 

Read Skor’s full testimony as prepared for delivery here. An audio recording of Skor’s testimony as delivered can be found here. Learn more about the RFS here.

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U.S. ethanol industry leaders joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary Luke Lindberg in the United Kingdom (U.K.) this week, meeting with top U.K. officials to underscore the priorities of the U.S. ethanol industry while identifying opportunities to increase ethanol exports and open the U.K. fully to the U.S. market.

Discussions with local stakeholders and government officials, supported by Secretary Rollins, Ambassador Warren Stephens, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), and leading ethanol exporters pointed to the immediate opportunity for ethanol as well as future growth potential toward E15 and beyond in the U.K.

In acknowledgement of the efforts by the USDA, the top three U.S. ethanol industry associations – USGBC, Growth Energy, and RFA – said jointly:

“The U.S. ethanol industry would like to thank USDA and Secretary Rollins for the opportunity to meet and discuss growth opportunities for U.S. ethanol in the U.K., as well as to acknowledge the importance the recent trade deal holds for American farmers. The industry looks forward to continued collaboration not only in the U.K. to meet a 1.4-billion-liter (370 million gallon) demand, but also to expand markets in Mexico, Asia and around the world to build increasing export potential for our homegrown fuel.”

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