Ethanol

When President Trump visited an Iowa ethanol plant in June, farmers attending the event took the opportunity to help President Trump understand how RIN waivers are undermining the RFS.
In Washington Clash of Industries, King Corn Trounces Big Oil
The Trump administration is considering a policy change that could allow an extra billion gallons or more of biofuel each year to qualify toward a U.S. mandate, lowering costs for refiners at the expense of ethanol producers, according to people briefed on the discussions.
Buying bankrupt plants on cheap to become No. 5 U.S. producer.
During remarks at the Farm Journal Forum, he says he’s “bullish” on ethanol industry and says the opportunity for agriculture is “unlimited.”
Some who were quoted in a recent Associated Press investigative report on ethanol are saying that they were misled and misrepresented.
‘The real question is what happens in 2013, when the ethanol blending obligation increases to 13.8 billion gallons.” --Purdue University
Expect corn usage and prices to take a hit if Congress doesn’t make a move.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to eliminate billions of dollars in support for the U.S. ethanol industry.
Former President’s warning comes amid food price increases.
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