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October 9, 2015
BY Ann Bailey
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The U.S. exported 195.8 million gallons of ethanol and 1.03 million metric tons of distillers grains in March, according to data released by the USDA on May 6. Exports of both products were up when compared to February.
According to a new economic contribution study released by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on May 6, Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture economy.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing was up slightly during the first half of April. Total ethanol production was up nearly 12%, and corn ethanol production was up more than 41%.
Sac Economic & Tourism Development Ltd., Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative have issued an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Sac County, Iowa. The BDO Zone is rated for 824,000 bone-dry tons per year of corn stover.
In April, U.S. Grains Council Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Ramy H. Taieb led a delegation to Nigeria to study the country’s potential for enhanced ethanol consumption.