The USDA says corn for ethanol use during October was 448.895 million bushels. That was up 17% from September because of increased availability of corn after harvest and some plants resuming normal or near-normal production levels following seasonal maintenance. Still, that was down 4% on the year with some uncertainties about demand due to relatively high gasoline prices and the possibility of a rail strike, which would have a drastic impact on movement.
Production of distillers dried grains with solubles was 1,745,419 tons, a gain of 8% on the month, but a loss of 10% on the year.
