
Iowa ethanol producers report one of their strongest quarters of production and profitability, with demand in late 2021 exceeding expectations despite higher corn prices. Industry leaders are pushing for E15 fuel pump requirements in Iowa and expect margins to attract further output.
Strong ethanol margins and rising output support corn demand, while state E15 mandates could expand long-term ethanol blending and grain use.
After 318 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and -0.2% over 20.
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