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An opportunity to weigh-in on USMCA… The United States, Mexico and Canada have all mentioned their intent to evaluate the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) before the end of the year. The measure will be up for renewal and discussion in 2026 and all three nations say they are working to get their ducks in a row well ahead of that confab – likely in Spring 2026. Toward that end, your Editor would offer up the following which comes from Nebraska’s Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) and encourage readers with opinions on the matter submit comments at the link provided in the Congressman’s note…
“As we near the six-year review of USMCA, it is important for Nebraskans [indeed, all interested producers and citizens] to share their perspectives on the agreement’s successes and potential improvements. When negotiated in 2018, USMCA set a new standard for market access, science-driven standards, and effective enforcement. Feedback from the American people is an essential component to strengthen our shared economic security and ensure the full benefits of the agreement are realized by producers and consumers, Smith writes.”
The deadline for submitting comments is November 3, 2025. USTR also invites the public to express interest in participating in a public hearing on this topic. To submit a comment or request to participate in the hearing, click here.
Support for E15 surges… Voter support for increasing availability of the E15 blend is at its highest level—72 percent—since RFA began quarterly polling in 2016. Two-thirds of respondents back the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation to allow the nationwide year-round sale of the blend, while just 12 percent say they oppose the legislation and 21 percent had no opinion.
The survey of nearly 2,000 registered voters also showed a record level of support for the Renewable Fuel Standard. Slightly more than half of those surveyed have not had an opportunity to buy lower-cost E15, and another 23 percent were unsure if they have had that opportunity.
“These survey results show that Americans want more options at the pump, and more consumers are recognizing that access to ethanol blends like E15 means greater energy independence and real savings every time they fuel up their vehicles,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. -source: Renewable Fuels Association Press Release
Ethanol goes International… U.S. ethanol industry leaders joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary Luke Lindberg in the United Kingdom this week, meeting with top U.K. officials to underscore the priorities of the U.S. ethanol industry while identifying opportunities to increase ethanol exports and open the U.K. fully to the U.S. market.
In acknowledgement of the efforts by the USDA, the top three U.S. ethanol industry associations—RFA, the USGBC and Growth Energy—said jointly: “The U.S. ethanol industry would like to thank USDA and Secretary Rollins for the opportunity to meet and discuss growth opportunities for U.S. ethanol in the U.K., as well as to acknowledge the importance the recent trade deal holds for American farmers. -source: Renewable Fuels Association Press Release
Notable closes…
Choice-graded boxed beef prices following yesterday’s 5-91 setback with a 4-dollar, 89-cent drop this morning. Movement was good at 98 loads. The slide in boxed beef prices has traders looking for a setback in cash cattle bids.
- October live cattle were $2.35 lower at $231.10
- December live cattle down $2.47 ½ to $232.67 ½
- October feeders down $5.17 ½ to $349.12 ½
Slipping cash hog and pork values are roadblocking rallies in lean hog futures.
- October hogs down a nickel to $97.32 ½
- December hogs 57 ½ cents lower to $87.65