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Chimps eat fruit full of alcohol, but no, they don't get drunk

Chimps' ability to metabolize fermented fruit could explain our own predilection for alcohol.

LiveScience

Corn Holding Losses at Midday, as Ethanol Production Falls

Corn futures are pulling off the early session lows on Wednesday, but still are posting 2 to 3 cent losses at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 3/4 cents at $3.69 1/2. The weekly EIA report from this morning showed a total of 995,000 barrels...

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Where are Ethanol and Coal Prices Heading?

Ethanol and coal are energy commodities. While crude oil remains the product that powers the world, U.S. refiners blend gasoline with ethanol. Meanwhile, coal is a critical product for heating and electricity generation.

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The real E20 story: How a botched rollout turned India’s big fuel fix into a national burden

The most burning issue in the Indian motoring community of late has been fuel. That intentional PJ aside, the fact remains: vehicle owners have been crying foul ever since the Union government advanced its plans to roll out E20 nationwide – five years before it was originally intended.

Newslaundry

Chimps consume a pint of lager’s worth of alcohol every day in fruit, scientists find

Wild chimpanzees in Africa are consuming 14 grams of ethanol each day

The Independent UK

Corn Slips Lower into Wednesday’s Close

Corn futures closed out Wednesday with losses of 2 to 3 cents across the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 2 3/4 cents at $3.82 ¼. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production dropping 50,000 barrels per day in the week ending on September 12...

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Chimps consume equivalent of a beer a day in alcohol from fermented fruit

Study finds chimpanzees’ enthusiasm for guzzling ripe fruit puts their ethanol intake at about 14g per day

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Corn Pulling Back on Wednesday

Corn futures are slipping back lower on Wednesday’s midday, as contracts are down 2 to 3 ¼ cents in the nearbys. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 1/4 cents at $3.82 ¾. The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production dropping 50,000 barrels per day in the...

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Sugar Prices Gain as Crude Oil Rallies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.09 (+0.57%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +6.60 (+1.37%). Sugar prices moved higher on Wednesday due to a +1% rally in WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) prices. Stronger crude prices benefit ethanol prices...

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Corn Weakens at Wednesday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 cent midday losses so far on Wednesday, with September down 5 ¾ on thin trade. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 cents at $3.73. EIA data released this morning showed ethanol production in the week ending on September...

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Strength in Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.12 (+0.76%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +6.90 (+1.43%). Sugar prices are climbing today due to a +2% jump in WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) prices. Stronger crude prices benefit ethanol prices and may...

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Corn Bulls Rally Back to Close Higher

Corn futures saw some buying off early lows on Thursday, as contracts closed with 1 to 2 cent gains across the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as up 1 1/4 at $3.75 1/4. Weekly ethanol data showed a total of 1.075 million barrels of ethanol per...

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Corn Back to Higher Trade at Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts fractionally to 1 ½ cents higher across the front months, fading off some early weakness. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is steady at $3.74. Weekly ethanol data showed a total of 1.075 million barrels of ethanol per day produced in the week...

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California State Senate Votes To Allow Sale Of Higher Ethanol-Blended Fuel As Trump Scales Back On Greener Policies

Lawmakers in California have voted to allow sales of Ethanol-blended fuel in the state as President Donald Trump relaxes emissions norms in the U.S.

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Corn Posts Wednesday Losses

Corn futures closed with Wednesday losses of 4 to 5 1/4 cents across most contracts, as bulls struggled to follow through with the Tuesday gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 cents at $3.74 3/4. Weekly ethanol data will be released on Thursday due to the...

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Corn Trading with Wednesday Losses

Corn futures are trading with 4 to 5 ¾ cents across most contracts at Wednesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 cents at $3.74 3/4. The monthly NASS Grain Crushing report showed 455.82 million bushels of corn used in ethanol production during July. That was...

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Corn Falls Lower Wednesday

Corn futures fell further into the Wednesday close, with pressure from losses in wheat. Contracts were down 3 to 5 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4 1/4 cents at $3.64 1/2. EIA’s weekly report showed ethanol production slipping 2,000 barrels per day in the week...

The Independent UK

Apply safety rules to more trains carrying flammable cargo, lawmakers urge

Federal safety investigators and some members of Congress want to expand special safety rules that apply to trains carrying flammable material to many more trains, saying the risk to many U.S. communities is far greater than currently known

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International Business Times UK

The Laos Methanol Poisoning Could Happen To You: Early Signs, Symptoms You Should Be Aware Of

Methanol-tainted alcohol at a Laos hostel killed six tourists and blinded a British man, raising urgent safety concerns for travellers.

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Sugar Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.16%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -4.50 (-0.94%). Sugar prices on Monday fell sharply to 1-week lows. The outlook for Brazil's sugar mills to boost sugar production at the expense of ethanol...

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The Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production Weighs on Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.79%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices today are weaker and fell to 1-week lows. The outlook for Brazil's sugar mills to boost sugar production at the expense of ethanol...

The Independent UK

What is methanol poisoning? The colourless, tasteless liquid that can kill

Methanol is an important industrial solvent used in antifreeze, paint thinners and windshield washer fluid

The Guardian - UK

UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut after blow from Starmer’s trade deal with Trump

Associated British Foods says 160 jobs will be lost at Vivergo site in Hull after ministers refuse to fund rescue

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Corn Holding onto Penny Gains at Midday

Corn futures are trying to show some gains on Wednesday as bulls try to battle back with gains of 1 to 1 ¼ cent gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up a penny at $3.55 1/4. EIA data showed a total of 1.093 million barrels per day...

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Can Sugar Break Out from Its Bearish Trend?

World sugar futures are a soft commodity. While cocoa, Arabica coffee, and frozen concentrated orange juice futures reached record highs in 2024 and 2025, the world sugar contract remains significantly below its record peak price. Sugar is a crucial food ingredient and is also required for ethanol production in Brazil,…

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