Farmers are facing a bumpy road ahead as trade policies and global economic shifts create uncertainty in agriculture. Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, recently shared his insights on these challenges and what they mean for the industry.

"We're now trading every headline," Basse explained. "Many experienced traders are stepping away because forecasting decisions has become difficult."

One of Basse's primary concerns is U.S. trade policy. "Agricultural markets are driven by either policy or weather," he noted. "Right now, policy is our biggest concern."

He highlighted the potential for growth in biofuels like E15 and sustainable aviation fuel. "If sustainable aviation fuel reaches 5% by 2030, that could mean 12 million more corn acres," Basse said. However, he stressed that the U.S. lacks enough ethanol facilities to meet this demand. "We need investment in new facilities to achieve those goals," he added.

Farmers are facing a bumpy road ahead as trade policies and global economic shifts create uncertainty in agriculture. Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, recently shared his insights on these challenges and what they mean for the industry.
"We're now trading every headline," Basse explained. "Many experienced traders are stepping away because forecasting decisions has become difficult."
One of Basse's primary concerns is U.S. trade policy. "Agricultural markets are driven by either policy or weather," he noted. "Right now, policy is our biggest concern."
He highlighted the potential for growth in biofuels like E15 and sustainable aviation fuel. "If sustainable aviation fuel reaches 5% by 2030, that could mean 12 million more corn acres," Basse said. However, he stressed that the U.S. lacks enough ethanol facilities to meet this demand. "We need investment in new facilities to achieve those goals," he added.

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