REX American Resources Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of ethanol. The company operates in two segments, Alternative Energy and Real Estate. The Alternative Energy segment engages in the production of ethanol, and dried and modified distillers grains. Its dry distiller grains with solubles are used as proteins in animal feed. The Real Estate segment is involved in leasing real estate properties. It was formerly known as REX Stores Corporation and changed its name to REX American Resources Corporation in June 2010. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.