The landscape of U.S. distillers grains exports changed dramatically in 2010 and—depending on the outcome of the Chinese dumping accusation—could change radically in 2011, as well.
Real-time measurements aid quality assurance and batch traceability.
A combined 250 years of experience helps fit the pieces together to formulate effective, targeted safety programs.
Repreve commits to planting 10,000 acres.
Report predicts oil growth in transportation to slow dramatically due to biofuels.
SD wants to implement a state version of Growth Energy's Fueling Freedom Plan.
EU quota sets 6.5 percent biofuel content.
Mascoma lands Valero agreement, prepares to break ground.
February 15, 2011
Another oil refiner takes its position among the top 5 producers of ethanol.
First refueling at Poet research center after 3,000 miles
Three plants pay $20 million to local investors.
Critics incorrectly blame ethanol industry.
People, Partnerships and Deals
Cutting edge leaders in the world's advanced ethanol industry announced today that they are coming together in conjunction with the Renewable Fuels Association to form the Advanced Ethanol Council. The AEC will focus on favorable public policies.
Tracking utility data isolates inefficiencies, changes in energy consumption and uncovers hidden trends.
Final export volumes for 2010 show a nearly 400 percent increase in U.S. ethanol exports and a 60 percent increase in DDGS exports, when compared to 2009. Ethanol exports increased four-fold.
February 15, 2011
Plans to create a RIN-generating pathway for the company's methanol are still under way.
Vilsack leads the administration in supporting the biofuels industry.
Reps. John Sullivan, R-Okla., and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., proposed amendments to the House Continuing Resolution on Feb. 15 focused on eliminating federal support for the ethanol industry. If passed both could dampen industry growth.
President Obama's proposed FY2012 budget slashes fossil fuel funding in favor of renewable energy innovations. Obama said investing in innovation is an essential part of the budget, as he referenced his "win the future" campaign..
Production tests of Syngenta Seeds Inc.'s new amylase corn at Western Plains Energy LLC showed an 8 percent increase in ethanol production and an 8 percent decrease in natural gas use.
By Syngenta
February 14, 2011
Syngenta Seeds, Inc., announced it has received full deregulation from the USDA for corn amylase. The company says it's the first corn output trait designed to help the ethanol industry become more efficient, profitable and environmentally friendly.
February 14, 2011
Nearby corn closed above $7 Friday. Some say it is on its way to test the all time high of $7.65, which was a short-lived, speculator-driven weather market that rose dramatically, then dropped again. Will it drop again this time?
The Iowa Power Fund Board awarded a $9 million grant to DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC to build a commercial-scale demonstration biorefinery facility to produce cellulosic ethanol and create jobs in the Iowa counties of Story or Webster.
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