The ethanol industry has been one of the largest sources of demand for U.S. corn over the past two decades. An upcoming webinar presented by the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will take a closer look at how the ethanol market developed, what drives it today, and where it may be headed.
“Understanding the Ethanol Market” will be held at noon Central Time March 12. It will be presented by Scott Irwin, professor and Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois.
Irwin will discuss the policies and market forces that have shaped ethanol demand since the passage of renewable fuels legislation in 2005 and 2007. While the industry has matured since those early growth years, regulatory decisions, tax incentives, and emerging opportunities continue to influence ethanol production and its role in corn markets.
The presentation will walk through the basic supply and demand dynamics behind ethanol, along with the policy developments and market trends that could affect the sector moving forward.
Brad Lubben, agricultural policy specialist with Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability, will host the webinar.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required here.
