June 5, 2017
BY Erin Krueger
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U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 1% the week ending Aug. 7, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 12. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were also up 1% while exports fell by nearly 46%.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2026-’27 corn use in ethanol in its latest WASDE report, released Aug. 12. The agency increased its forecast for corn production, with an acreage increase partially offset by lower expected yields.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 11. The outlook for 2026 fuel ethanol exports also increased.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council organized a trade mission for 10 poultry and swine nutritionists from Central America (CTA) and the Caribbean to visit key stakeholders in the grain utilization and logistics sectors in Minnesota.
The current issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on plant improvement projects, product diversification and tax incentives.