For the past decade, as ethanol production has steadily increased so has the production of distillers grains. Now, despite some ethanol plants idling operations, the industry continues to see ethanol and distillers grains production increase.
By Ryan C. Christiansen
May 04, 2009
An Iowa State University sociologist has developed a tool to help rural communities and policymakers understand how volatile corn and ethanol prices might affect the fate of the ethanol industry.
Next to corn, energy is the second most costly input for ethanol production. By using a combined heat and power system, an ethanol plant can produce electricity and steam with greater energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.
By Ryan C. Christiansen
May 04, 2009
May 04, 2009
Partners in a venture taking shape in eastern Tennessee hope to realize the promise of cellulosic ethanol.
The finest steel is made with the hottest fire, Renewable Fuels Association's Bob Dinneen told ethanol industry representatives at the 14th annual National Ethanol Conference, in describing the challenges the industry has faced.
The longest running and most popular ethanol industry event in the world is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. EPM previews this year's FEW and flashes back to how the conference and the industry have evolved in the past quarter century.
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