American Peanut Council Reorganization and Ag Economy Slide to Stop
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**The American Peanut Council announced a reorganization under the leadership of President and CEO Luke Blaustein.
www.morningagclips.com reports the changes are designed to strengthen alignment with APC’s mission and enhance its capacity to support the U.S. peanut industry across both domestic and international programs.
Blaustein conducted a comprehensive review of APC’s structure, programs, and operations, concluding organizational changes were necessary to meet stakeholder expectations and position the Council for future growth.
www.morningagclips.com/american-peanut-council-announces-reorganization/
**Ag economists are predicting the slide in the U.S. farm economy will stop in the new year, but an AgWeb report says that doesn’t mean it will be whole again.
The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor showed monthly sentiment is getting stronger, but challenges remain.
AgWeb says there’s “cautious optimism,” but most economists don’t believe 2026 will usher in a strong rebound without relief from the high input costs or stronger demand.
**Ethanol accounted for 11.06% of the nation’s gasoline in October, marking the first time in history that the monthly blend rate has topped 11%.
That’s according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
RFA President Geoff Cooper says the new data provides clear evidence that ethanol is continuing to gain market share in the U.S. fuel market as drivers increasingly choose lower-cost, cleaner-burning fuels like E15 and flex fuels like E85.
