Articles tagged under: Ethanol
End-Users Scramble for Corn and Soybeans
Published April 22, 2021
Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik thinks end-users are having trouble sourcing corn and soybeans . "I think some ethanol plants are having issues securing corn right now and that's part of the reason for the basis push. Ethanol prices shot…Ethanol Can Be Part of the Solution for Infrastructure and Climate Change
Published April 18, 2021
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper does not think there’s been enough attention paid to biofuels in the conversations surrounding infrastructure or climate policy. "We've been talking with House and Senate agriculture committees and encouraging them that we're picking low…Ethanol Industry Competes for Corn
Published April 17, 2021
Due to tight supplies, ethanol plants are competing more than usual for corn. Renewable Fuels Association Chief Economist Scott Richman is hopeful for adequate corn planting conditions and decent weather to replenish supply. Richman also said ethanol prices had been…Corn Basis Strengthens As Supplies Tighten in Northern Plains
Published April 16, 2021
Basis levels for nearby corn delivery are strengthening as corn supplies tighten. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says the PNW market is forcing ethanol plants to compete for corn. "We used to see ethanol plants be…Cautious Optimism for Ethanol
Published April 9, 2021
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says domestic ethanol demand is starting to pick up as more people are driving. "There are many reasons to be optimistic, but we are cautious as we work our way out of the…MN Corn Growers Pledge to Help Fund Biofuels Infrastructure Program
Published April 8, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council will commit $1 million to fund a future state biofuels infrastructure grant program to help expand access to higher ethanol blends. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Tim Waibel…Ethanol Market Starting to Recover
Published April 6, 2021
The ethanol market is beginning to see a good recovery as ethanol demand increases. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says to keep an eye on ethanol. "Prior to the last two years, we never worried much about the ethanol market.…E15 Would Have a Significant Impact on Rural Minnesota
Published April 2, 2021
Minnesota has more E15 fueling sites than any other state in the nation. Chris Hanson, who is a member of the Minnesota Governor’s Biofuels Council, says efforts are underway to make E15 the base fuel for the state. "Right now,…ADM Resumes Ethanol Production at Two Midwest Plants
Published April 2, 2021
Archer Daniels Midland is resuming ethanol production at two of its plants that were shut down this past year. The grind for dry mill ethanol production at Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Columbus, Nebraska will begin immediately. ADM cites growing demand…