The Agriculture Energy Coalition (AgEC) today called on Congress to pass a five-year Farm Bill with mandatory funding for a strong Energy Title, while a rally held by Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., called for a timely passage of a long-term Farm Bill.
The USDA dropped its estimate for the national average corn yield by 0.6 bushels to 122.8 bushels per acre on Aug. 12, a figure on the higher side of some trade estimates that projected yields dropping below 120 bushels per acre.
Researchers at two Australia universities have identified a number of sites in Western Australia that are suitable for producing algae on a commercial scale for conversion into biofuels using geographical information systems technology.
Envirotherm GmbH, an Allied Technologies company, and ZeroPoint Clean Tech Inc., the world's leading biomass gasification technology company, have announced they will join forces to build turn-key, biomass power plants.
The U.S. DOE has selected the Arizona State University-led Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership (ATP3) for a $15 million award for its Advancements in Sustainable Algal Production opportunity to support an an algae national testbed.
A group of Growth Energy members spoke out in defense of the renewable fuel standard and U.S. ethanol during a Sept. 12 conference call held the final day of Growth Energy's three-day conference. Speakers included management of three ethanol plants.
European Bioplastics, the association serving the European bioplastics industry, recently published a 32-page communication guide, titled "Accountability Is Key: Environmental Communications Guide for Bioplastics."
Agrivida Inc. recently announced it raised $15 million in Series C financing. The round was led by Bright Capital Partners. The funding will be used to advance the development and commercialization of its proprietary technologies.
Biofuel production can be an expensive process that requires considerable use of fossil fuels, but a Missouri University of Science and Technology microbiologist's process could reduce costs, reliance on fossil fuels, and streamline production.
The comment period on the renewable fuel standard waiver request has been extended by 15 days. Gina McCarthy, U.S. EPA assistant administrator for the office of Air and Radiation, signed a notice Sept. 10, which extends the comment period to Oct. 11
Business Briefs
By Ethanol Producer Magazine Staff
September 11, 2012
People, Partnerships & Deals
Yield Wild Card
September 11, 2012
Hot, dry growing conditions could very well translate into lowered ethanol yield in the coming year.
Boosting Corn's Drought Performance
September 11, 2012
A decade's worth of work is tested this season.
Q&A - Corn's Cruel Summer
September 11, 2012
Iowa State University's resident grain quality expert Charlie Hurburgh looks at corn quality, corn genetics and the role ethanol will play in the future of corn through the lens of the most devastating drought in his memory.
USDA considering adding DDGS, pork to export sales report
September 11, 2012
In recent years, the USDA has received numerous requests from the U.S. pork and ethanol industries to add pork and distillers grains to a Foreign Agricultural Services USDA export sales report. Now, that may become a reality.
A report recently published by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) shows that the advanced and cellulosic biofuel industries are well-positioned to meet demand under California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and federal renewable fuel standard (RFS).
Corn Farmers Respond to Ethanol Plant Siting
By Yehushua S. Fatal
September 11, 2012
Land use shifts seen in up to a 286-mile radius
Researchers win grant to assess impact of bioenergy projects
September 11, 2012
A team of researchers will spend five years assessing the social, economic and ecological impacts of bioenergy projects in Michigan, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. The project was made possible by a $4.81 million National Science Foundation grant.
IRFA launches E15 billboard campaign
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
September 11, 2012
With the imminent introduction of E15 to Iowa motorists, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association recently launched a new billboard campaign, announcing that E15 will soon be available at the Linn Co-op Oil Co. in Marion, Iowa.
A team of researchers will spend five years assessing the social, economic and ecological impacts of bioenergy projects in Michigan, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. The project was made possible by a $4.81 million National Science Foundation grant.
A U.S.-based bioplastics developer is heading overseas. Cereplast Inc. has opened a corporate office in India to better serve current and future clients in the Southeast Asia markets. The company recently held a press conference to announce the move.
RFS Under Scrutiny
September 11, 2012
What many are calling the worst drought in 50 years has magnified scrutiny of the renewable fuel standard (RFS).
A report recently published by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) shows that the advanced and cellulosic biofuel industries are well-positioned to meet demand under California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and federal renewable fuel standard (RFS).
Satellite Technologies Aid Localized Planning
By Steffen Mueller and Ken Copenhaver
September 11, 2012
View your grain supply chain in higher definition
The Maryland Energy Administration has launched a pilot rebate program for new wood and pellet stoves, which offers a $400 rebate for wood stoves and a $600 rebate for pellet stoves. Only U.S. EPA certified stoves that meet emissions levels qualify.
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