Ethanol industry, farm officials support EPA’s decision on RFS

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.

• Mar 28, 2019New record for U.S. ethanol production and exports in 2018 and an update on Iowa’s ethanol industry-2.6%
• Oct 22, 2017EPA decision on mandates supports oils - Agweek | #1 source for agriculture news, farming, markets+0.7%
• Jan 25, 2022With Strong Industry Margins, Iowa Ethanol Industry Looks for E15 While Pushing Back on EVs+2.6%
• Apr 10, 2025Grain ethanol’s potential to boost farmers income by ₹35,000 crore: report launch and round-table discussion+3.1%
• Jul 28, 2025Rate Difference in Grain-Based and Sugarcane-Based Ethanol Production Affecting Sector: Official – Outlook Business+0.5%

After 351 past bearish policy events, Soybean Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.8%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Oct 1, 2024India sharply raises import tax on edible oils to support farmers+1.5%
• Dec 1, 2022No RFS Growth is No Good: Soy Growers Surprised & Let Down by EPA Decision - American Soybean Association-9.7%
• Dec 3, 2017RFS ruling stays course on ethanol but biomass diesel will see no increase-0.2%
• Jun 22, 2023EPA releases final rule for short-term renewable fuel obligations, falling short of biofuel industry's expectations - RealAgriculture+1.7%
• Dec 19, 2019EPA sticks with RFS reallocation plan over farm country wishes | 2019-12-19 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+2.8%