Brazil is consuming a lot more corn at home and will be less of a force in the export market in the years to come, says an analyst.
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Brazil’s ethanol boom keeps more corn at home
Reduced exports from the South American country are expected to raise corn prices, which could also benefit barley growers
U.S. diversification efforts focus on value-added
Producers look at initiatives such as quality and sustainability assurances rather than just competing in commodity markets
Crop organizations in the United States are taking a different approach to trade diversification.
U.S. ethanol exports to Canada soar
SASKATOON — Canada could be the saviour of the corn market, says an analyst. Scott Irwin, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois, said the corn ethanol market in the United States is under duress from electric vehicles and other factors. Related stories: Fortunately, the shrinking domestic market for the biofuel is being offset […] Read more
Biofuel use makes big jump
SASKATOON — Biofuel consumption has surged following implementation of Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations, according to a new report. Ethanol consumption was up 13 per cent in 2023 to four billion litres per year, renewable diesel consumption more than doubled to 1.2 billion litres and biodiesel was up 14 per cent to 530 million litres. Related […] Read more
Jet fuel mandate could harm feed markets
SASKATOON — A push to use ethanol to make jet fuel could have a profound impact on feed markets, says an analyst. “Increasingly there are initiatives that are coming into play that are starting to look at ethanol more seriously as a potential feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel,” Tim Worledge, editorial director of Fastmarkets, said […] Read more
U.S. biofuel policies expected to change under Trump
SASKATOON — Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory is likely bad news on a couple of fronts for the biofuel sector in the United States, says an industry analyst. Chris Hairel, vice president of consulting with Argus Media, said there are three key biofuel policy issues that could be affected by Trump’s government. Related stories: […] Read more
EV adoption may force ethanol makers to find new uses
Ethanol is a critical slice of the demand pie for corn, so American corn growers and ethanol producers are keen to ensure there is good demand for the fuel into the future, even if a large percentage of road vehicles eventually run on electricity from batteries. So, in addition to the usual lobbying of government […] Read more
U.S. corn growers await aviation fuel decision
HOUSTON, Texas — American corn growers are on pins and needles waiting to find out if corn ethanol will qualify for a lucrative sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. They expected an announcement at last week’s 2024 Commodity Classic convention, the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. But that didn’t happen. U.S. […] Read more
B.C. to launch first mandate for sustainable aviation fuel
SASKATOON — British Columbia is making history by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to implement a sustainable aviation fuel mandate. There are hundreds of planes in the air today using SAF, and the fuel is available at more than 100 airports. “But for these alternatives to be manufactured at scale, fuel producers need […] Read more
Ethanol industry needs carbon capture for aviation market
REUTERS — Carbon capture and storage (CCS) at ethanol plants in the U.S. Midwest is necessary if the industry and its farmers hope to have a role in the burgeoning sustainable aviation fuel market, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Three CCS pipelines that would transport and store captured carbon from ethanol plants in an effort […] Read more
