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New EPA Biofuel Rules Could Impact Corn, Soybean Markets

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Agricultural economist Ben Brown warns that upcoming EPA biofuel regulations may directly affect commodity pricing. The proposed changes include higher blending requirements for ethanol and other renewable fuels.

New federal biofuel regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency could directly influence commodity markets, according to an agricultural economist. Ben Brown shared with Brownfield that the agency’s proposal from last summer outlined higher blending mandates for ethanol and additional renewable fuels.

“That will probably have to be coupled with the small refiner exemptions, in-terms of how they’re” implemented, Brown explained regarding the final Renewable Volume Obligations and their potential market effects on corn and soybean pricing.

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