Key Takeaways:
Brazil has been the second-largest producer of fuel ethanol globally, but almost all of it was derived from sugarcane until recently. Corn ethanol production has increased due to expanded second-crop corn production, sugarcane storage limitations, and biofuel policy. Brazil is expanding anhydrous ethanol blends as its vehicles are mostly designed as flex-fuel vehicles, which can operate effectively at higher anhydrous ethanol blends or with 100 percent hydrous ethanol. Brazil’s expanding biofuel production is a result of its RenovaBio policy, which introduced the trading of decarbonization credits (CBIOs). Brazil’s Fuels of the Future Law, passed in 2024, enhanced its commitment to biofuels, particularly SAF and...
After spending much of the year searching for a reason to stay, the bulls suddenly have several. Grain markets have strengthened, wheat is leading the charge, outside markets are becoming more supportive, and geopolitical and weather risks are once again demanding attention. Does that mean the...
Key Takeaways: Cover crops are gaining adoption as farmers seek to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and build more resilient cropping systems. While cover crops do not provide immediate revenue, their long-term benefits include improved nutrient retention, water management, and soil produc...
The latest EIA data showed some interesting anomalies in the ethanol industry, changes that will have a material impact on the industry’s profits and corn consumption for 2025/26 and early 2026/27. The EIA reported that ethanol production fell 4.8 percent for the week ending 10 July...
