Cut in ethanol law knocks back hopes of higher corn demand

The proposed reduction in the Renewable Fuels Standards in the US could reduce US corn consumption by over 4% next year compared to likely consumption under the current law. This should put further downward pressure on corn prices which have already plummeted this year.

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