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  • Winter Oilseeds as a Response to Biofuels Feedstock Demand
    Winter oilseeds like CoverCress and winter canola can supplement biofuels feedstock supply in the central Corn Belt by utilizing idle land between crop seasons. With higher oil content than soybeans, they increase per-acre oil output despite adoption challenges including timing constraints and limited infrastructure.
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    The U.S. experienced a major ethanol boom between roughly 2004 and 2011, with production nearly quadrupling from 3.4 to 13.3 billion gallons.  By far the most common explanation for the…

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HIGH PRICES CURE HIGH PRICES –

Grain prices are at the highest level since 2013 when the drought-diminished crop in 2012 left shorter supplies than the domestic and international markets needed. And the highest prices in eight years have brought with them many implications. (Herald & Review)

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AGRICULTURAL TRADE CAN MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS –

A new study from the University of Illinois looks at how changes in weather – including extreme events – may decrease crop profit in one state while increasing profits in other states. The secret ingredient: U.S. interstate trade. It is expected to mitigate the economic impact of climate change by up to $14.5 billion by the middle of the century. (Feedstuffs)  

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