Plunge in fuel usage could sideline half of U.S. ethanol production

Ethanol makers have idled 41 plants because the coronavirus pandemic is slashing demand for biofuels. A pro-ethanol trade group said on Tuesday, “At this rate, nearly half of America’s biofuel production could soon be offline.” Farm-state senators said the USDA should use coronavirus relief funds to bolster ethanol makers and, indirectly, the corn growers who… » Read More

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