September 12, 2013
BY Chris Hanson
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U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 1% the week ending June 19, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 24. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up slightly while exports were down 4%.
President Donald Trump on June 24 called on Congress to pass E15 legislation and asked lawmakers to approve an additional $11.1 billion in farm aid, including $10 billion in economic support for row and specialty crop farmers.
The National Corn Growers Association, along with 15 state corn organizations, sent a letter to the USDA encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm income.
The USDA on June 18 released data showing the cost of corn production is expected to increase by nearly 6% this year, reaching $935.79 per acre. Per-acre costs are currently projected to grow an additional 2% in 2027.
Carbon Direct on June 16 released the Criteria for High-Quality Low Carbon Fuels — a globally applicable, consolidated criteria for high-quality low carbon fuels (LCF) procurement on the voluntary market.