Posts by Duane

RFS 20 Years In: Corn Oil. Biofuel Big Winner.

Welcome to Oilseed Impacts, where I share my viewpoints on the global oilseed landscape.  This is the 3rd of 8 editions exploring the 8 major oilseeds produced and crushed in…

Oilseed Impacts: RFS 20 Years In. Cottonseed Oil.

Welcome to the Oilseed Impacts newsletter, where I share my viewpoints on the global oilseed landscape.  This is the first of 8 editions exploring the 8 major oilseeds produced and…

As a US/China Trade Deal Drags On, Delta Beans Sweat.

Every day without a US-China trade deal adds to uncertainty for US Delta farmers. Harvest demand is everything for Delta soybeans. Lacking a major domestic crush industry, the market is…

INTRODUCING: Oilseed Impacts Newsletter

Welcome to the launch of the weekly Oilseed Impacts newsletter, where I share my viewpoints on the global oilseed landscape.  The first several editions will explore the 8 major oilseeds…

Why Is Food Demand For Canola Down In 2025?

Food demand for canola oil is down in 2025.   MAHA didn’t do it.  Jan 1 Marked A Big Transition Its common knowledge that biofuel demand for Canola Oil is…

10 Losers From EPA’s Recent RVO Announcement

EPA scored a big win for US Production Agriculture and the Biofuels industry last week. Yesterday I shared thoughts on 10 winners from the EPA RVO announcement. Today, let’s look…