Illinois corn farmers stand to benefit as the U.S. Grain Council continues to market ethanol worldwide.
The Illinois Corn Growers Association says an investment in the Council through checkoff funds is positioning Illinois farmers to achieve significant wins by tapping into these expanding markets.
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) reported that ethanol exports fell 7% in July. The 136 million gallons of ethanol exported in July was down when compared to the 145 million gallons exported the previous month, but up significantly from the 112 million gallons exported in July 2023.
Cary Sifferath, vice president of the U.S. Grain Council, said they are always searching for new markets.
“You look at markets like Japan and EU that are very mature markets on the corn side of things and we’re seeing them become growing markets by buying corn in the form of ethanol as we go forward,” said Sifferath. […]
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