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Consumers Will Have Uninterrupted Access to E15

The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applaud the EPA for their announcement of continued access throughout the summer months for E15. Using existing authority, this announcement gives consumers ongoing access to E15, a clean-burning, homegrown, lower-cost fuel choice at the pump.

“ICGA along with the National Corn Growers Association and other partners have worked with the Administration to ensure that homegrown, cleaner-burning E15 is accessible during the busy summer driving season,” said Jolene Riessen, a farmer from Ida Grove and President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association.

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Grain Market Outlook Price Prospects for 2024

Video: Grain Market Outlook Price Prospects for 2024

Joe Janzen and Scott Irwin of the University of Illinois provided an in-depth analysis of the grain market outlook for 2024, including price forecasts, global supply and demand trends, and marketing implications for corn and soybean producers.

Key topics covered:

Review of 2023/24 USDA February WASDE report results Old and new crop corn and soybean balance sheet forecasts Export sales pace comparisons to previous years South American soybean production estimates Impact of input costs and interest rates on marketing Benchmarking farm-level marketing performance As grain prices face downward pressure in 2024, the presenters emphasized the importance of having an active marketing plan in place, rather than a 'store and ignore' approach. They provided insight into strategies for forward contracting, making new crop sales, and capturing opportunities in a volatile market environment.

Overall, an excellent webinar reviewing the latest market analysis and offering actionable strategies for crop producers facing a more challenging economic climate this year.