# World Perspectives

> Ag Perspectives' April 9 briefing covers ethanol margins that rose sharply after the Strait of Hormuz closure lifted energy values, with USDA data showing average margins of $1.34/gallon and ethanol above $2/gallon. The same update reports Dec 26 corn at $4.4775, Dec 26 wheat at $6.035, and cattle futures sliding on weak cash prices and feedlot margins.

- Date: 2026-04-09 · published 2026-04-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19705-world-perspectives
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Higher energy prices are boosting ethanol and DDGS values, supporting corn demand for ethanol and co-product pricing, while weakening cattle prices signal softer feeder demand.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bullish ▲
- DDGS: bullish ▲
- FCATTLE: bearish ▼
- LCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- worldperspectives.com: https://worldperspectives.com/articles/quick-hits-ethanol-and-biodiesel-margins-update

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