Fast food chains place order for no new ethanol subsidies
September 16, 2011
Anti-ethanol interests have launched their latest campaign focused on ensuring the demise of ethanol subsidies with a letter sent Sept. 15 to all members of Congress urging them not to pass any last-minute extensions to VEETC.
USDA gives $2 million for blender pumps in 22 states
September 16, 2011
Thirty-three projects in 22 states have been approved for blender pump grants in the latest round of funding to be dispersed through the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program.
Roundtable discussion held at Patriot Renewable Fuels
By USDA
September 15, 2011
On Sept. 15, USDA Rural Development Administrator Judith Canales joined area business leaders in a roundtable discussion at Patriot Renewable Fuels LLC in Annawan, Ill., to talk about rural economic conditions and jobs.
Enerkem Inc. has signed an offtake agreement Methanex Corp. for methanol that will be produced at Enerkem's 36 MMly (10 MMgy) facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The facility is currently under construction and will produce methanol beginning next year.
BP invests another $100 million in Brazilian ethanol
September 15, 2011
BP Biofuels continues to expand its ethanol production activities in Brazil, recently announcing two separate deals to gain more control over three ethanol mills in southern Brazil.
Aventine delays restart of Illinois plant
September 15, 2011
A 38 MMgy ethanol plant idled since March 2010 won't be restarted this fall, as originally hoped. Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings Inc. announced Sept. 12 that the plant it purchased in Canton, Ill., won't begin producing ethanol again until 2012.
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. generated $3 billion in revenues and $37 million in income just in the last 12 months. Diversification and sheer size are key to its profitability, said CEO Todd Becker.
Representatives from the livestock, dairy and poultry industries testified Sept. 14 about feed availability during a Congressional hearing. The majority pointed to the ethanol industry as as a main factor in rising feed prices.
The ethanol industry disagreed with testimony during a Sept. 14 U.S. House Committee on Agriculture subcommittee hearing that pointed to ethanol as a major contributor to the current situation for the livestock and poultry industries.
Iowa receives $20 million for renewable energy research
September 13, 2011
Iowa's research community has been awarded $20 million through the National Science Foundation's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research with the goal of establishing the state as a leader in renewable energy technology and production.
From 2010 to 2011, SweetPro Feeds, a company that makes vitamin and mineral licks for cattle containing condensed distillers grains, has seen a 40 percent increase in sales, due primarily to extreme drought conditions in the South.
USGC sees new opportunities in India's political dialogue
By U.S. Grains Council
September 12, 2011
A subtle change in tenor with regard to trade and new technology is the most notable take-away from a recent fact-finding visit to India, said Rebecca Bratter, U.S. Grains Council vice president of international operations.
The USDA once again downgraded expectations for the fall corn crop in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, reducing the expected overall yield from last month by 417 million bushels down to about 12.5 billion bushels.
Approved at Last
September 12, 2011
Abengoa CEO offers European view of programs
A Better FFV?
September 12, 2011
Single nozzle, dual fuel injection could work in heavy-duty trucks, too
“Biofuel Truth Express”
September 12, 2011
Mobile education center hits road with positive message
Ethanol: One Market for a Growing Corn Supply
September 12, 2011
Frank talk about where the nation's corn supply goes—fuel, feed and food
Obama on jobs: 'We have to out-innovate'
September 12, 2011
U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech to introduce his American Jobs Act before Congress on Thursday night, a piece of legislation that he said will "put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working."
Global warming in the garden
September 12, 2011
The proof of global warming, for me, is found in my garden. Over Labor Day weekend, I made 26 pints of salsa using tomatoes, onions and peppers from our garden.
Wood Climbs from Supporting Role to Center Stage
September 12, 2011
Wood-to-ethanol projects approach feasibility
The Subsidy Debate: Oil vs. Ethanol
By Kate Bechen and Porter J. Martin
September 12, 2011
Direct, indirect and hidden subsidies and incentives benefit both industries, and need to be acknowledged
Comprehensive Miscanthus Commercialization Model Needed
By David R. Robbins and Stephen S. Tam
September 12, 2011
A systematic look at feedstock development offers ideas for reducing costs, ensuring success
Stover for Power—Not Just Biofuels
September 12, 2011
Partnering to produce energy from stover could be an attractive option for corn ethanol plants.
Seeking Sound Corn: Quality Matters
September 12, 2011
Do ethanol plants need to improve their grading practices?
Blender Pump Carrot
September 12, 2011
Incentive programs spur growth in ethanol infrastructure
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