Inflation Pressures Small Businesses As Labor Problems Persist
Inflation and labor shortages lead today’s Ag News Update. Other stories include farm tax risk, […]
Ethanol
Ethanol Output Rises As Gasoline Demand Falls Sharply
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production increased to a four-week high last week, but weaker […]
Maersk Ethanol Bunkering Opens Potential New Corn Market
HOUSTON, TX – Maersk has completed what it calls the first U.S. bunkering of a […]
DOE Gives More Biofuels A Path Toward 45Z
WASHINGTON, DC – Biofuel producers now have a new way to pursue the federal 45Z […]
Middle East Fertilizer Disruptions Drive Higher Price Volatility
Middle East fertilizer disruptions lead today’s Ag News Update as replacement supplies help contain shortages […]
Ethanol And Distillers Grains Exports Strengthen In August
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains exports strengthened in August, adding demand […]
U.S. Agricultural Exports Rise As Trade Mix Shifts
U.S. agricultural exports are projected to increase in 2026, but major export markets continue to […]
Marine Shipping Could Open Major New Ethanol Market
GOLDEN, CO – Marine shipping could become a significant new market for U.S. ethanol and […]
China Trade Framework Highlights Weak Cotton Sorghum Demand
China’s new 30-for-30 trade framework comes as U.S. cotton, sorghum, beef and corn exports to […]
Corn Ethanol Soybean Crush Strengthen Domestic Crop Demand
NASHVILLE, TN – Domestic processing demand remained firm for corn and soybeans in August, giving […]
ARC Enrollment Deadline Looms As Diesel Costs Rise
USDA is reminding producers that 2026 ARC and PLC enrollment must be completed by December […]
California E15 Law Opens New Market For Ethanol
SACRAMENTO, CA – California has removed another regulatory barrier to broader E15 sales, potentially opening […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Jacqui Fatka
Today’s guest is Jacqui Fatka. She is lead economist, farm supply & biofuels, with CoBank […]
Ethanol Output Hits 11-Week High As Demand Rises
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production climbed to an 11-week high as gasoline demand improved […]
Ethanol Output Slips While Blending Demand Moves Higher
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol production eased last week, but stronger blending demand kept the report […]
Farm Aid Request Adds E15 Hemp Policy Push
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, the White House requested a supplemental farm-aid to the tune […]
45Z Update Advances Biofuel Market Certainty For Farmers
NASHVILLE, TN – Biofuel producers and farmers are one step closer to usable 45Z Clean […]
Panama Canal Changes Highlight Ethanol Freight Market Opportunities
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – A new Panama Canal draft limit is a reminder that water […]
Ethanol Exports Stay Ahead Despite April Market Pullback
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol exports slowed in April but remained ahead of last year’s […]
Tighter Crop Supplies Widen Corn Soybean Marketing Risks
LUBBOCK, TX – Corn and soybean producers face wider price swings this season as tighter […]
E15 Expansion Lifts Corn Demand While Pressuring Soybeans
NASHVILLE, TN – Year-round E15 access could increase corn demand while pressuring soybean prices, creating […]
Gasoline Demand Supports Ethanol Blending Despite Production Decline
NASHVILLE, TN – Stronger gasoline demand lifted ethanol blending to a 52-week high even as […]
Clean Fuels Reports Add Transparency For Renewable Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Clean Fuels Alliance America is launching National Fuel Quality Reports to give […]
Ethanol Output Rises As Corn Demand Signals Strengthen
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol production moved higher again last week, giving corn demand another supportive […]
Corn Supply Falls While Feed Grain Prices Rise
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. feed grain supplies are expected to tighten in 2026/27, even with […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Randy Feenstra
Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-R). He is a member of the House Agriculture […]
Ethanol Production Rises As Stocks Drop Sharply Nationwide
LUBBOCK, TX – Ethanol production climbed to a four-week high while inventories fell to their […]
House E15 Vote Brings Biofuel Win to Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC – The House vote to allow year-round E15 sales gives corn, sorghum, and […]
March Ethanol And DDGS Exports Post Strong Gains
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol and distillers’ grains exports both moved higher in March, adding […]
EPA Sets Record Biofuel Volumes For 2026-2027 Demand
WASHINGTON, DC – EPA has finalized record Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027, […]
Ethanol Output Slows As Stocks Fall And Exports
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production slowed in the latest reporting week, while inventories tightened […]
Ethanol Output Drops While Stocks Push Higher Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production moved lower in the week ending April 17, even […]
Brazil Corn Ethanol Growth Reshapes Global Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Brazil’s fast-growing corn ethanol industry is creating new risks and opportunities for […]
California Fuel Policy Shifts Ethanol Toward Carbon Markets
LUBBOCK, TX – California’s fuel system is not built around higher ethanol blends like E15, […]
Gasoline Rules Limit Ethanol Use During Peak Demand
LUBBOCK, TX – Gasoline formulation rules — not fuel demand — are limiting ethanol use […]
Sorghum Oversupply Risk Grows Without Strong China Demand
LUBBOCK, TX – Sorghum markets are facing growing oversupply risks as export demand — particularly […]
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge Past One Billion Gallons
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol exports have surpassed one billion gallons in the current marketing […]
Ethanol Production Climbs As Demand Strengthens, Exports Fall
LUBBOCK, TX – Ethanol production increased last week, providing support to corn demand even as […]
Ethanol Production Falls While Demand And Exports Shift
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production declined last week while demand softened, even as exports […]
EPA Finalizes Biofuel Mandates, Boosting Farm Demand Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – New federal biofuel mandates are set to increase demand for U.S. crops, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Randy Feenstra
Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra. He is a member of the House Agriculture Committee […]
Grains Council Report Highlights Record Corn, Ethanol Exports
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council says strong export demand helped drive […]
Ethanol Output Falls As Stocks Rise Across Nation
LUBBOCK, TX – Ethanol production pulled back in mid-March, signaling softer near-term demand while rising […]
White House Biofuels Push Tied To Crop Demand
NASHVILLE, TN – Biofuel policy is moving back to the forefront of U.S. agriculture as […]
U.S. Ethanol And DDGS Exports Start Year Strong
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains (DDGS) exports opened 2026 with solid […]
Ethanol Production, Exports Grow As Rail Demand Shifts
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production and exports strengthened in 2025, reinforcing corn demand and […]
Ethanol Expansion Strengthens Corn Demand And Rural Economies
NASHVILLE, TN – Record ethanol production and expanding fuel market access are reinforcing demand for […]
Ethanol Demand Strengthens Despite Mixed Production Signals Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol markets showed stronger fuel demand this week, providing support for corn […]
Global Oil Supplies Build As Prices Forecast Lower
LUBBOCK, TX – Fuel costs — and farm input expenses — may ease over the […]
Ethanol Production Rebounds While Demand Signals Remain Mixed
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol plants boosted output sharply in early February, but fuel demand and […]