Farm Broadcaster, Lorrie Boyer
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Farm Broadcaster, Lorrie Boyer
February 2026 | Colorado Corn Promotion Council | Nathan Weathers
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Nathan Weathers from the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and the US Grains Council discussed a recent trip to Panama, highlighting the importance of the Panama Canal for U.S. trade routes.
The canal, which is a freshwater system, faced a drought that delayed shipments, affecting 60 to 100 boats. The trip emphasized the need for U.S. infrastructure updates. Weathers noted the increasing export of diverse products like ethanol and sorghum, with ethanol demand particularly high in the marine industry. A European shipping company is transitioning to E1100 fuel, showcasing global interest in U.S. ethanol. The trip also underscored the US Grains Council's role in international trade deals, such as the India trade deal.