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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Ethanol Sets Sail for the High Seas

Insight Focus Ethanol is gaining momentum in the maritime fuel transit...

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Year-Round E15 Nears Reality in US

Insight Focus US House passes national E15 legislation. The bill now a...

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Sustainable Fuels Gain Traction as Oil Supply Shocks Ripple Globally

Insight Focus Oil shock accelerates shift toward sustainable fuels. Di...

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US E15 Approval Nears as Refiners Push Back

Insight Focus E15 legislation is gaining traction in Congress. Broad b...

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E15 Growth Surges Despite Stalled Washington Legislation

Insight Focus Year-round E15 sales still face setbacks in 2026. Legisl...

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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...

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Is Ethanol a Solution to Geopolitical Fuel Volatility?

Register here: Ethanol and the energy crisis June 30th Insight Focus G...

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US Climate Change Denial May Dampen Ethanol, SAF Demand

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

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US Ethanol Exports Hit Record High in 2025

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

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

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

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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...

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US Ethanol Use Hits Record as E15 Expansion Drives Growth

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

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Year-Round E15 Nears Reality In US

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

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US Ethanol Industry Calls for Reciprocal Tariffs on China

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

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Brazil and India Lead Ethanol Charge at COP30

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

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Ethanol a Key Issue in US-Brazil Trade Talks

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

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Mixed Signals for US Ethanol Amid Trade Talks, Project Delays

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

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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...

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EU Protects Domestic SAF with New Import Duties

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

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California Approves E15 Sales, Boosting National Ethanol Push

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

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US Ethanol Industry Demands Fair Trade with Brazil

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

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India Accelerates Ethanol Industry Amid Surge in Corn Planting

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

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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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