Net earnings were up overall for ADM's first quarter, which ended Sept. 30. Specifically, in the corn processing segment ADM reported a profit on Nov. 1 but noted it was a $162 million decrease from the same time period last year.
Eco-Energy Inc., a biofuel supply chain company headquartered in Tennessee, will provide corn and ethanol services to the 50 MMgy Utica Energy LLC ethanol facility located in Oshkosh, Wis.
BlueFire Renewables has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with utility firm China Huadian Engineering Co. Ltd. to finance BlueFire's cellulosic ethanol facility and power production plant in Fulton, Miss.
Purdue University researchers found corn stover separation may increase efficiency for ethanol conversion and result in cost savings.
Checking out distillers grains in person
November 01, 2011
The longer I'm a writer for Ethanol Producer Magazine and Distillers Grains Production & Markets, the more I learn about the industry.
Pacific Ethanol Inc., an ethanol producer that has seemed to put past troubles behind it, reported good news during its third quarter financial report. The company's net sales climbed to an all-time high of $271.6 million.
USDA awards $11.5 million to 14 ethanol producers
October 31, 2011
Fourteen ethanol producers from Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas will receive payments through the USDA's Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels program, the agency announced Oct. 31.
NREL is making raw alternative energy data available for web developers through a website interface launched last week. The public data is intended for those interested in advancing web and mobile applications.
Distillers grains initiative yields know-how more quickly
By Nebraska Corn Board
October 31, 2011
A three-year initiative between the Nebraska Corn Board and University of Nebraska resulted in a number of important breakthroughs when it comes to feeding distillers grains to cattle.
Ammo for defending the RFS
October 31, 2011
A story out of Australia could serve as ammunition for those in the U.S. concerned about defending the RFS against attempts to dismantle or weaken it.
Fifty renewable energy groups have formed the Ag Energy Coalition to urge Congress to retain Energy Title programs in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Corn oil production was just one of the bright spots in Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc.'s third quarter financial report. The company produced 32.7 million pounds of corn oil and generated operating income of $9.6 million.
ICM and Ignite Racing Fuel are sponsoring a team in a six-day treasure hunt and race-track rally that begins Oct. 27 and includes race car driver Eric O'Sullivan and Steve Vander Griend, head of ICM Inc.'s research and development of ethanol engines.
Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined USDA priorities for the 2012 Farm Bill during a speech at the John Deere Des Moines Works. Vilsack noted the U.S. has gone from importing 60 percent of its oil to 52 percent due to biofuels expansion.
A newly released report from the USDA appears to confirm what the ethanol industry has been claiming for years—distillers grains is a valuable feed source and replace more than its share of corn or soymeal.
For two weekends in a row, race car driver Clint Bowyer will have put his best foot forward for American Ethanol. On Oct. 23 the spokesperson for American Ethanol won his first race of the year.
Open Fuel Standard backed by big name supporters
October 26, 2011
NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace and former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane recently joined forces with others to promote passage of the Open Fuel Standard Act at an Energy Security Roundtable held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 25.
Illinois lawmakers seek to re-enact the Illinois Research and Development tax credit and include ethanol and biodiesel as qualified R&D activities.
Algenol breaks ground on pilot biorefinery in Florida
By Algenol Biofuels
October 25, 2011
Algenol Biofuels Inc. broke ground on the construction of its pilot-scale integrated biorefinery on Oct. 24. This production facility will be the first large-scale deployment of Algenol's patented and trademarked Direct To Ethanol technology.
Aventine Renewable Energy Inc. hosted two day-long anhydrous ammonia and ethanol safety training seminars Oct. 21 and 22 at its 160 MMgy corn-based ethanol facility in Pekin, Ill., as part of its ongoing effort to educate first responders.
Pacific Ethanol will provide operations, maintenance and accounting services for ZeaChem's 250,000 gallon per year demonstration-scale facility in Boardman, Ore., currently under construction.
In separate studies, Purdue University is genetically altering poplar for cellulosic ethanol production while creating a model to project poplar production potential for the industry.
The number of Brazilian sugarcane mills registered with the U.S. EPA, a required step before exporting ethanol to the U.S., has nearly doubled since February, UNICA said.
Ethanol production up for the week; prices dip
October 24, 2011
Although ethanol prices had been increasing of late, the futures market dipped last week while production rose to 908,000 barrels per day, its highest level since Aug. 5.
It's an interesting challenge bringing a new writer on board. There are so many details to learn, such as what MMgy means and how to use it. Almost every story assignment comes with a little tutorial about the industry or background on the company.
REX American Resources Corp., an investor with interests in six ethanol plants, authorized repurchase of an additional 500,000 common shares, taking advantage of investor position and favorable market conditions.
USGC works in Southeast Asia, DDGS exports increase
By U.S. Grains Council
October 21, 2011
The market for DDGS in Southeast Asia is poised for expansion. U.S. Grain Council efforts in the region have significantly contributed to the favorable export climate in Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.
USDA cancels distillers grains survey
October 21, 2011
NASS's much-needed DDGS survey has been cancelled as a result of expected budget cuts. The first national survey was set to be conducted in January to determine the rate of use of various types of distillers grains.
The Petroleum Marketers Association of America, which represents 8,000 independent petroleum marketers nationwide, will help spread the message that E85 is a true alternative fuel and should receive a 50-cent per gallon tax credit.
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