Iowa corn is again sponsoring the Iowa Corn 350, using the NASCAR race to promote ethanol and connect with consumers.
The group says the exposure boosts awareness of E15 and the role that farmers play in biofuels.
More than 1,000 farmers are expected to attend this summer’s event.
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The USDA’s February WASDE report looms as the CME Ag Economy Barometer shows declining farmer confidence, and more ag industry groups calling for swift policy action.
Quick to prep and packed with flavor, this dish is a bold way to kick up any weekend spread.
China-led demand continues to anchor soybean and sorghum exports despite weekly swings.
Clearer 45Z rules favor U.S. oilseeds, but final RFS volumes remain critical to locking in demand.
Economists are also closely watching how policy decisions in Washington could influence markets moving forward. Analysts say deferred futures for corn, soybeans, and wheat suggest markets are operating near break-even levels, not at prices that would encourage expanded production.
Traders say that shift could eventually prompt the USDA to scale back soybean export projections, noting the outlook differs greatly for other grain commodities.
Strong blending demand continues to support ethanol use even as production and exports fluctuate.
