NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — Domestic processing demand for corn and soybeans remained firm in August, giving producers another outlet as USDA reported stronger year-over-year use for both crops.
Corn consumed for alcohol and other uses totaled 528 million bushels, down less than 1 percent from July but up 4 percent from August 2025. Fuel ethanol totaled 478 million bushels, up 4 percent from a year earlier.
Soybean processors crushed 210 million bushels during August. That was down from 222 million bushels in July but above the 198 million bushels crushed in August 2025. Crude soybean oil production reached 2.45 billion pounds.
Corn processing also generated 1.85 million tons of distillers dried grains with solubles. Distillers’ grains totaled 1.28 million tons, up 5 percent from a year earlier, supporting livestock feed supplies.
The August numbers show ethanol plants and soybean crushers continuing to provide significant domestic demand for major row crops as harvest supplies move into the market.
