The EPA released the proposed required volume obligations for 2023 through 2025 yesterday. Below is a summary of the proposed volumes by category.
The top takeaways:
In a separate proposed rule issued with the RVOs, EPA finalized an approved pathway for canola oil to be used in renewable diesel – that’s positive for canola.
Ethanol volumes are bumped up in 2024 and 2025 – that’s positive for corn.
And the biggest news, under the proposed rule, EV’s would be able to generate RINs, qualifying as advanced biofuel and nested within the cellulosic biofuel category – that’s very positive for EVs and renewable electricity, but threatening to biodiesel, as well as liquid fuels overall.&nbs...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
