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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

ND Ethanol Plants Adjust to Fuel Demands

Published May 4, 2020

Ethanol plants in North Dakota are adjusting to the retraction in fuel demand. "We've seen ethanol prices in the cents as opposed to dollars," explained Jeff Zueger, CEO, Midwest AgEnergy. "Ethanol futures traded as low as 70 cents and are…

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Loan Guarantees and Interest Buydowns for ND Ethanol Plants

Published May 1, 2020

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a $50 million loan guarantee and interest buydown program for the state’s ethanol industry. With ethanol plants shutting down across the country, the North Dakota Ethanol Producers Association said this program will help…

Another Economic Stimulus Package Being Discussed

Published April 24, 2020

Discussions on a fourth coronavirus stimulus package are underway. For agriculture, the big debate could be structuring more aid for the industry moving forward. "Some people will look at getting more funds for the Commodity Credit Corporation, others will prefer…

Unusual Times Continue for U.S. Ethanol Industry

Published April 22, 2020

Renewable Fuels Association chief economist Scott Richman says the recent oil market decline is a sign of these unusual times. "It's reflective of the demand destruction for transportation fuels," says Richman. "It's hard to get supply and demand in balance."…

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Ethanol Industry Welcomes Potential COVID-19 Relief

Keeping a Close Eye on Ethanol Demand

Ethanol Demand Surprises Trade

May USDA Report Released Tomorrow

Analysts Prepare for an Ugly May USDA Report

More Help Needed for Farmers in COVID-19

ND Ethanol Plants Adjust to Fuel Demands

Loan Guarantees and Interest Buydowns for ND Ethanol Plants

Another Economic Stimulus Package Being Discussed

Unusual Times Continue for U.S. Ethanol Industry

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