Frank Zaworski

Journalist

Frank Zaworski is a freelance journalist specializing in agricultural production and marketing, petrochemicals, biofuels, and biotechnology. He holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota and is a lifetime member of Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture. A native of the US Midwest, he currently resides in the central highlands of Mexico and enjoys fly fishing, cooking, and hacking his way around a golf course.

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Year-Round E15 Push Intensifies as US Fuel Prices Rise

Insight Focus The US E15 debate has intensified as fuel costs continue...

Is Ethanol a Solution to Geopolitical Fuel Volatility?

Insight Focus Global conflict drives crude oil and gasoline prices hig...

US Climate Change Denial May Dampen Ethanol, SAF Demand

Insight Focus US climate rollback clouds outlook for biofuels demand. ...

US Ethanol Exports Hit Record High in 2025

Insight Focus The US ethanol Industry’s exports hit a record USD...

Global Ethanol Markets Set to Grow on Land, Air, and Sea

Insight Focus Ethanol is gaining momentum as global transportation dec...

Congress Blocks E15 Expansion Despite Industry Agreement

Insight Focus Year-round E15 sales plan have stalled in Congress. Indu...

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Record 2025 US Corn Crop Fuels Calls for Expanded E15

Insight Focus 2025 US corn crop projected to reach record 17 billion b...

US Ethanol Use Hits Record as E15 Expansion Drives Growth

Insight Focus The US ethanol blend set a record in October, topping 11...

Year-Round E15 Nears Reality In US

Insight Focus Could year-round E15 finally be on the table for the US?...

US Ethanol Industry Calls for Reciprocal Tariffs on China

Insight Focus RFA urges US to enforce China trade deal. US ethanol exp...

Brazil and India Lead Ethanol Charge at COP30

Insight Focus Brazil and India spotlighted ethanol at COP30. India ann...

Ethanol a Key Issue in US-Brazil Trade Talks

Insight Focus The US and Brazil continue trade talks on ethanol. Brazi...

Mixed Signals for US Ethanol Amid Trade Talks, Project Delays

Insight Focus US ethanol production remains steady through 2026. Risin...

Year-Round E15 Could Add USD 25.8 Billion to US Economy, New Study Finds

Insight Focus E15 expansion could add USD 25.8 billion to the US econo...

EU Protects Domestic SAF with New Import Duties

Insight Focus The EU has imposed duties to protect domestic SAF produc...

California Approves E15 Sales, Boosting National Ethanol Push

Insight Focus The California Senate has approved E15, opening a large ...

US Ethanol Industry Demands Fair Trade with Brazil

Insight Focus RFA has called for action on Brazil’s ethanol trade ba...

India Accelerates Ethanol Industry Amid Surge in Corn Planting

Insight Focus India expands ethanol production to meet E20 target. Cor...

USDA Record Corn Forecast Sparks Push for Ethanol Deregulation

Insight Focus USDA forecasts record 16.7 billion-bushel corn harvest. ...

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Proposed Year-Round E15 in US Perturbs US Big Oil

Insight Focus There has long been fragmentation over the use of E15 in...

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Trump Targets Brazil Over Ethanol Tariffs Amid Falling US Exports

Insight Focus The USTR has launched an investigation into Brazil’s t...

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US Ethanol Industry Celebrates New Tax Bill Extension

Insight Focus The US ethanol industry has reacted enthusiastically to ...

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US Ethanol Production and Stocks Up as Lawmakers Push for More E15

Insight Focus US ethanol production and stocks have risen year-on-year...

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US Biofuels Industry Enthused By Proposed Higher Blending Limits

Insight Focus The EPA has proposed higher biofuel blending targets thr...

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New Biotech Sugarcane Variety Could Boost Biofuel Yields

Insight Focus A new sugarcane variety could boost yields in India. The...

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Trump Bill Boosts US Biofuels with Tax Credit Extension

Insight Focus President Trump’s bill extends clean fuel credits, aid...

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Rising Ethanol Exports Will Propel Corn Demand

Insight Focus US ethanol exports continued to surge in early 2025. Str...

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Optimistic Ethanol Outlook Continues Despite Market Uncertainties

Insight Focus Ethanol production remains strong despite global trade p...

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Proposed US Shipping Rules a Threat to Ethanol Industry

Insight Focus US shipping tariffs spark concern in the biofuels sector...

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US Corn Growers Integral in Fight for E15

Insight Focus The NCGA continues to advocate for year-round E15. NCGA ...

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Airbus Joins Minnesota Hub to Accelerate SAF Production

Insight Focus Airbus has pledged to join and invest in Minnesota’...

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New Tech Boosts Corn Byproduct Yields, Efficiency

Insight Focus New tech will help ethanol producers maximize byproduct ...

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Tax Credits and Policy Changes Could Fuel Growth in US Biofuels

Insight Focus Carbon utilisation presents other opportunities, particu...

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Could Japan be the Next Big Market for US Ethanol?

Insight Focus Japan is set to increase US ethanol imports. The country...

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US Ethanol Exports Set New Record in 2024

Insight Focus The US exported 1.91 billion gallons in of ethanol in 20...

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New Climate Smart Agriculture Rule Opens Door to US Corn for SAF

Insight Focus The USDA released interim rules for Climate-Smart Agricu...

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New Report Recommends SAF Blending at Upstream Terminals

Insight Focus SAF is key to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. A ...

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India Leads Asian Ethanol Production Boom

Insight Focus The ethanol industry in Asia is expanding. India has tak...

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USDA Projects More Corn for Ethanol in 2025

Insight Focus The USDA has forecasted higher corn use for ethanol and ...

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Canadian Report Shows Increased Adoption of Biofuels

Insight Focus In 2023, biofuel consumption in Canada surged. Not only ...

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Trump US Energy Policies Could Lower Biofuels Demand

Insight Focus Ethanol faces significant change under Trump’s second ...

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Major US Ethanol Groups Pledge Support for Trump

Insight Focus Major ethanol trade groups are committed to expanding E1...

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ME Energy Wins Big with New Ethanol-Powered Charger

Insight Focus ME Energy’s Rapid Charger 150 drives sustainable innov...

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US Supreme Court to Hear Small Biorefinery Cases

Insight Focus The US Supreme Court is set to address small biorefinery...

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US Five-Year Farm Bill Awaits Congressional Action

Insight Focus Negotiations for the 2024-2029 US Farm Bill are ongoing....

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Asian Nations Plan to Boost Biofuels Production

Insight Focus Eastern Asia and the western Pacific are boosting biofue...

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EIA Increases 2025 Fuel Ethanol Production Forecast

Insight Focus The EIA has increased its fuel ethanol production fore...

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Proposed Legislation Calls for More US SAF Reporting

Insight Focus The US SAF Information Act seeks to improve data transpa...

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Ethanol From Milk? Michigan Dairy Group and Canadian Distillery Say Yes

Insight Focus Ethanol has a new feedstock: milk. Dairy farmers i...

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Ethanol Mandate Headed for RIN Cliff

Insight Focus RIN prices collapsed 50% in six months. This is a ...

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Improved Fermentation Boosts Ethanol Output

Insight Focus A new study by researchers at The Novo Nordisk Foundatio...

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Summit’s CO2 Pipeline Expansion To Reduce Ethanol Footprint

Insight Focus Summit Carbon Solutions was granted permission for a 690...

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Brazil Keeps US Ethanol Tariff at 18%

Insight Focus Despite Brazil’s decision a few months ago t...

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Most US Ethanol Doesn’t Qualify for SAF Credits

Insight Focus American corn ethanol no longer qualifies for SAF tax cr...

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California Approves First US Sugarcane to Ethanol Plant

Insight Focus The first sugarcane to ethanol plant will be constructed...

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Airline Industry Opposes EU and US SAF Plans

Insight Focus The world’s airlines have pledged to achieve net zero ...

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US Military Buys into SAF Transition

Insight Focus The US Department of Defense is one of the largest singl...

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New Tech Enhances Ethanol Productivity

Insight Focus As appetite for sustainable aviation fuel grows, researc...

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US Threatens Retaliatory Measures For Brazilian Ethanol Tariffs

Insight Focus Despite heavy pressure from the US, Brazil will maintain...

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Ethanol Producers Fight EU Maritime Rule

Insight Focus The EU’s FuelEU regulation for shipping equates biofue...

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US Corn Producers Hope to Dismantle Ethanol Trade Barriers

Insight Focus There exists a huge economic opportunity for US eSource:...

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SAF Could Create Demand Driver For Ethanol, Corn

Insight Focus If SAF production can be scaled up, it will create a maj...

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Wider E15 Availability To Boost Corn Demand in US

Insight Focus The US EPA has granted a request for the year-round use ...

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Regulatory, Cultural Obstacles Limit Ethanol Potential in Mexico

Insight Focus Mexico is a major producer of sugar and corn but lags in...

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Proposed New CO2 Pipeline to Connect More Ethanol Plants

Insight Focus A new project has been announced to capture the carbon f...

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Higher Ethanol Blends on the Horizon for US

Insight Focus Higher blends of ethanol in fuel are positive for corn g...

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