As farmers work to make up any lost revenue, they are looking to the EPA and the President’s past support of biofuels.
The American Soybean Association says if a higher renewable volume obligation is not secured soon, there could be a surplus of soybeans in the coming years. Sales of U.S. beans to overseas buyers have fallen nearly 80 percent below the five-year average in recent weeks.
In a statement to Bloomberg, the EPA says they have already sent proposals to the White House and are just waiting for approval.
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Callahan is no stranger to agricultural trade and has been with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office since 2016.
Record ethanol production, coupled with stronger demand, supports corn use despite tighter margins elsewhere.
A new maritime biofuels coalition aims to position ocean shipping as a significant growth market for U.S. crops and waste-derived fuels.
A new study found that retaining the EPA’s half-RIN credit protects soybean demand, farm income, and crushing-sector strength while preserving biofuel market flexibility.
Ethanol output softened, but underlying supply-and-demand trends indicate stable longer-term use despite short-term volatility in blending and exports.
Stronger sorghum genetics could enhance the resilience of bioenergy crops and broaden production options for growers in harsher climates.
Experts say flooding the zone with more money could have unintented consequences without opening new markets for planted crops and inputs under significant pressure.
A permanent national E15 standard would boost corn demand, lower fuel costs, and provide a stable path for U.S. energy security.
