Derived primarily from agricultural products, ethanol production supports farmers by creating additional markets for their crops, particularly corn. This process not only benefits rural economies but ...

The profitability of ethanol production is extremely variable. Due to the volatile price nature of ethanol and corn, its major feedstock, ethanol profitability can change rapidly from month to month.

However, Flory says the GREET model could also be a pivotal policy point, as it’s unclear if it will make the ethanol to jet pathway clear for corn-based ethanol in the year ahead.

has successfully tested a new process to make ethanol from waste wood. The company has a patented technology for making fuel from woody biomass instead of corn, and is the second major US ethanol ...