Despite a recent surge in corn yields across the United States, farmers are growing concerned over a significant drop in market appetite for the crop. According to research backed by Iowa’s farming organizations, this surplus threatens to depress commodity prices and undermine the financial stability of producers unless new outlets are established.
To address declining demand, industry advocates are urging diversification into the emerging production of sustainable aviation fuel, which has the potential to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by up to 80% over legacy fuels.
