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Ethanol exports down on month, holding record pace

U.S. ethanol exports saw a 3% decline from September to October. The Renewable Fuels Association says October’s total of 143.5 million gallons were primarily to Canada and India, followed by the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Colombia. There were no reported shipments to Brazil,...

Slightly better U.S. oilseed exports

A grain and oilseed analyst at Rabobank says oilseed exports are starting to pick up the pace. Andrick Payen tells Brownfield “exports are almost or are a little bit better than last year. There’s more crush capacity coming online this fall, which should help...

Colombia continues to be a bright spot for U.S. pork exports

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says Colombia remains a great export market for U.S. pork. Homero Recio, the USMEF Latin American representative, says pork exports are up 48 percent. “The overall pig, it’s like a puzzle,” he says. “It has different parts, different pieces...

Another strong month for ethanol exports

U.S. ethanol exports remain on a record pace. The Renewable Fuels Association says the September total of 148.5 million gallons was up 5% from August. Canada took the top slot for the 42nd month in a row, pulling in nearly half of all monthly...

Strong appetite for U.S. cheese lifts exports

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says modest improvements in dairy shipments during August helped push volumes ahead of last year. Total U.S. dairy export volumes were up 1.7 percent from last August and values were up 10 percent to $708 million, the biggest jump...

Promising future for U.S. ethanol exports

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says ethanol exports should be a bright spot for years to come. Alexis Taylor says market expansion for U.S. biofuels has been strong, and the Philippines could be an important trading partner in 2025....

Ethanol, DDGS exports up on month

U.S. ethanol exports improved from July to August. The Renewable Fuels Association says August ethanol exports were 141.2 million gallons, up 4% on the month, with strong month-to-month increases for several key customers canceling out decreases for some other major buyers. Canada took the...

Port strikes bring questions about feed imports and ag exports

The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says he’s trying to better understand how feed ingredients are affected by the ongoing port strikes. “There’s a lot of discussion about imports and while retail and others saw this coming and could plan ahead,...

Duration of port strikes a big factor for U.S. red meat exports

Erin Borror, the vice president of economic analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says U.S. beef and pork exports are affected as port strikes happen along the East and Gulf Coasts. “These ports accommodated about $2.8 billion worth of U.S. red meat exports...

A good month for U.S. beef and pork exports

July was another strong month for U.S. red meat exports. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S Meat Export Federation, says exports of beef were up in both volume and value. “Mexico continues to be very strong, but for the first time in...

July ethanol exports slump, 2024 pace remains strong

U.S. ethanol exports declined from June to July. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 136 million gallons fell 7% on the month, with notable declines for several key customers, including the United Kingdom, India, and the European Union. Canada took the top...

Illinois Corn Marketing Board sees promise in ethanol exports

The executive director of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board says growing ethanol exports helps increase corn demand. Rodney Weinzerl says their group is focused on several emerging ethanol markets. “We think the Japanese market is going to continue to grow.”  He says, “The Philippines...