US Ethanol Production Drops But Stocks Surge. Producer Margins Continue to Erode.
Summary: US ethanol production was down nearly 4%. Ethanol stocks jumped over 7%, greater than trade expectations. Ethanol producer cash-based margins lost another 5 cents and fell to $0.20/gln (over all costs). The Supreme Court turned down a bid to allow expanded, year-round sales of E15. ++++++++++++++++ US ethanol production totaled 296 Mil Gal, down 12…