Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Ethanol Industry Continues to Seek COVID-19 Assistance
Published June 8, 2020
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the U.S. ethanol industry is still a long way from normal operations. "We are beginning to climb out of the hole that COVID-19 put us in, but we're still about 35 percent below…Positive Move in the Weekly Ethanol Numbers
Published May 28, 2020
The weekly ethanol production numbers showed a slight gain. According to Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn, that is a hopeful sign. "If plants were only shut down for one month or a month and a half,…New Bill Supports Biofuel Producers in COVID-19
Published May 22, 2020
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill to support biofuel producers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill will require the USDA to reimburse biofuels producers for feedstock purchases from January 1 through March 31 through…Ethanol Industry Welcomes Potential COVID-19 Relief
Published May 13, 2020
Included in the $3 trillion HEROES Act is support for the biofuels industry. A Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program would pay biofuel makers based on the number of gallons produced from January through May. The ethanol industry welcomes the support. "We…Keeping a Close Eye on Ethanol Demand
Published May 13, 2020
Ethanol demand has been the biggest driver of the corn market. That's why the weekly report from the Energy Information Administration is being closely watched by traders. The latest report shows ethanol production for the week ending May 8 at…Ethanol Demand Surprises Trade
Published May 12, 2020
An increase in ethanol demand in the USDA May Supply and Demand report surprised traders. "The markets didn't see the bear get fed in the U.S. figures," said Mike Zuzolo, president, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting. "What really surprised me…May USDA Report Released Tomorrow
Published May 11, 2020
On Tuesday, the USDA will release the May Supply and Demand report. This is the first month the agency forecasts in the new crop marketing year. The USDA will also update old crop demand numbers. NDSU Extension Crops Economist and…Analysts Prepare for an Ugly May USDA Report
Published May 7, 2020
Traders are preparing for a very large corn carryout number in the May Supply and Demand report from USDA. "The corn numbers are going to be bearish and even shockingly bearish," says Joe Vaclavik, president, Standard Grain. "In May, the…More Help Needed for Farmers in COVID-19
Published May 4, 2020
South Dakota Farmers Union president Doug Sombke says farmers and ranchers need something more than direct payments to steer through the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. "Farmers need to be able to have an inventory management and soil enhancement mechanism…