At Central Dakota Ag Day in Carrington, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council director Scott Spear highlighted the state’s record corn crop and the impact on the bottom line. While bridge payments provide some relief, Spear said farmers ultimately want fair market prices. “I think ethanol would be a positive place for us to be able to put our corn and get rid of some supplies,” said Spear. “E15, I think, is a great option for the nation altogether to help us reduce some of those corn overflows that we have right now that we can’t move overseas.” Spear also pointed to emerging international markets for ethanol and other corn products, noting interest from South Korea and India.
