Tag: ethanol

SDSU study shows 2000s ethanol boom boost corn prices 31% and farmland 44%

SDSU study shows 2000s ethanol boom boost corn prices 31% and farmland 44%

May 18, 2026 |

In South Dakota, U.S. ethanol industry experienced its first major “boom” in the early 2000s, thanks to changes in U.S. energy policies—particularly biofuel mandates—along with the surging crude oil prices and the phaseout of a fuel additive, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE). In response, corn prices rose by as much as 31% and, according to a […]

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Ethanol stocks fall while production increases thanks to higher demand

Ethanol stocks fall while production increases thanks to higher demand

May 14, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows U.S. ethanol stocks fell to 24.87 million barrels last week, the lowest level since October, driven by steady demand. According to the Energy Information Administration, supplies dropped by 1.15 million barrels from the previous week and were also below year-ago levels. Ethanol production increased […]

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Iowa ethanol lobbyist pays attendees to participate in Vance rally in Des Moines

Iowa ethanol lobbyist pays attendees to participate in Vance rally in Des Moines

May 11, 2026 |

In Iowa, Iowa Starting Line reports that a lobbyist linked to the state’s governor who also represents an ethanol company has been caught offering $100 in cash per person to attend last week’s rally held in Des Moines by Vice President JD Vance. The offer, shared by SMS, also offered a referal fee of $25 […]

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Ethanol production slightly higher on the week as stocks climb

Ethanol production slightly higher on the week as stocks climb

May 7, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production remained rose slightly last week to an average of 1.017 million barrels per day while demand fell enough to see stocks rise by 139,000 barrels on the week to 26.02 million barrels. Exports fell nearly 40,000 barrels per day from the week […]

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Indian sugar millers want government to boost sugar and ethanol prices in line with cane

Indian sugar millers want government to boost sugar and ethanol prices in line with cane

May 7, 2026 |

In India, Fortune India reports the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) is calling on the government to boost the price of sugar and ethanol so they align with the price mills have to pay farmers for sugarcane. On Tuesday, he government raised the Fair and Remunerative Price for farmers for the 2026/27 season […]

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Paraguay mandates 50% of ethanol blended must come from domestic feedstock

Paraguay mandates 50% of ethanol blended must come from domestic feedstock

May 7, 2026 |

In Paraguay, the president of the Republic, Santiago Peña, signed the regulatory decree of the Ethanol Law, which regulates Laws No. 7357/2024 and No. 7391/2024, with a focus on strengthening domestic production and directly benefiting sugarcane growers, guaranteeing a minimum of 50% sugarcane origin for the ethanol blend in fuels, thereby establishing protection for its […]

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Ethanol exports up 4% in March with Canada and EU as top destinations

Ethanol exports up 4% in March with Canada and EU as top destinations

May 6, 2026 |

In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports in March rose 4% to 217.8 million gallons (mg). Canada and the European Union accounted for roughly 6 out of every 10 gallons shipped, with the remainder distributed across an additional 11 markets. Shipments to Canada increased 23% to 75.1 mg, reinforcing its position as the leading destination for denatured […]

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Ethanol production drops further to lowest production since late January

Ethanol production drops further to lowest production since late January

April 30, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Energy News reports U.S. ethanol production averaged 1.009 million barrels per day, the lowest level since late January, down 31,000 from both the previous week and a year earlier. Despite the dip, corn demand for ethanol remains strong and overall demand signals are positive. Ethanol stocks fell to 25.881 million barrels, the […]

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UPL to invest $1B in South African multifeedstock ethanol project

UPL to invest $1B in South African multifeedstock ethanol project

April 23, 2026 |

In South Africa, UPL will invest $1 billion in an ethanol plant that will utilize sugarcane and maize as a feedstock and support the development of an integrated agricultural and energy value chain. Infrastructure South Africa, an entity of the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, played a key facilitative role in advancing the project […]

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Ethanol production slips to lowest since late January

Ethanol production slips to lowest since late January

April 22, 2026 |

In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell to an average of 1.04 million barrels per day, the lowest level since late January and far below analysts’ estimates of between 1.09 million barrels a day and 1.122 million barrels a day. Despite the lower production volumes, stocks rose to 26.95 […]

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