Out of 52 bids submitted for a share of $7 billion in energy contracts offered by the U.S. Army for biomass energy projects, 13 companies have been selected. Facilities will be developed by the private sector under Department of Defense jurisdiction.
A new report says wood pellets imported to Europe from the Southeast U.S. and British Columbia, Canada, for electricity production have immediate or very rapid contribution to climate change mitigation.
Quality Management to Meet Expanding Standards Requirements
By Chris Wiberg
September 23, 2013
Five years in, the impact of federal energy legislation on commodity and retail food prices is measured.
Considering the prospects for the corn and ethanol markets ahead.
Rick Tolman examines stereotypes, praises NASCAR as industry spokespeople and pushes for a 300-bushel national yield average, as head of the National Corn Growers Association.
Stepping back to compare the agricultural boom of the 1970s to the current period brings new perspective to the discussions swirling around food, fuel and the environment.
While ethanol has been cheaper than gasoline on a per-gallon basis for several years, ethanol's lower energy content often meant that consumers paid more per mile when using E85. However, recent price drops have brought E85 close to parity with gas.
New Markets Call for New Management Practices
By Michael DeBonis
September 23, 2013
Forest Guild offers voluntary guidelines for forest harvesting and biomass retention.
Shaping Up to Ship Out
By Anna Austin
September 23, 2013
Ambitious efforts of U.S. ports and pellet producers are keeping pace with soaring international wood pellet demand.
The rollout of Syngenta's Enogen corn benefits both farmers growing the hybrid grain and ethanol plants using it to produce biofuel.
The USDA's Farm Service Agency has made a second solicitation under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for Bioenergy Producers. Approximately 830 million pounds of sugar are being offered for sale under the program. Bids are due Sept. 26.
The USDA's Farm Service Agency has made a second solicitation under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for Bioenergy Producers. Approximately 830 million pounds of sugar are being offered for sale under the program. Bids are due Sept. 26.
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