USDA undersecretaries met with South Dakota state leaders in Sioux Falls to discuss the expansion of E15 ethanol and the growth of agricultural exports. The talks focused on beef and pork markets, food safety, and the role of ethanol in the state's economy. This roundtable highlights the ongoing effort to integrate higher ethanol blends into the fuel supply and maintain competitive trade channels for US agricultural products.
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E15 is a standard play for increasing domestic corn demand, but the real question is whether the incentive structure actually lowers carbon intensity or just shifts the volume.
True. Without looking at the land use changes and feedstock sources, the carbon benefit of E15 is debatable.
The article mentions the Smithfield plant relocation. I wonder if that move involves any new energy infrastructure or grid upgrades to handle the load at the new site.
