Bullish
Ethanol demand boosts July U.S. corn use, supporting prices.
In July 2026, U.S. corn consumption for ethanol production increased by 2% from June and 4% from July 2025, reaching 475 million bushels. This uptick in domestic demand is expected to provide support for corn prices as the harvest season approaches.
Key points
- July 2026 U.S. corn use for ethanol rises by 2% from June and 4% from July 2025.
- Total corn consumed for alcohol and other uses in July 2026 reached 528 million bushels.
- Distillers dried grains with solubles production increased by 2% from June but was slightly below last year.
- Wet corn gluten feed production rose by 8% from June and 10% from a year earlier.
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