
U.S. biofuel production is trending upward, with output of ethanol and renewable diesel rising in recent years according to Department of Energy data. Industry commentary cited in the article says ethanol plants are running at high rates, with ethanol plant profit margins improving, and that the Renewable Fuel Standard is supporting demand.
Higher biofuel output raises demand for corn and vegetable oils used as feedstock, which supports prices for those inputs and for co-products such as distillers grains and corn oil. Rising ethanol output also adds to co-product supply for feed buyers.
After 328 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
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