Commercial-scale production and harvest of several annual and perennial biomass feedstocks is under way, paving the way for biofuels, biopower and biobased products. This article appears in the October issue of EPM.
Current chemical methods take days and are dependent on analyst's skill. This contribution appears in the October issue of EPM.
Building a supply chain from scratch demands attention to detail and high agricultural IQ. This article appears in the October issue of EPM.
AGCO is well-equipped to aid the first U.S. cellulosic ethanol plants in devising efficient and effective feedstock supply chain models. This article is titled "From Blueprint to Baler" in the October issue of EPM.
A five-year $40 million study, led by the U of Washington is laying the foundation for a Pacific Northwest industry converting poplar into fuels and chemicals. ZeaChem is one of 10 partners in the research.
The survey-based USDA Grain Crushings and Co-products report showed total corn consumption for industrial uses in July was 501 million bushels, up 2 percent from June.
Corn is trying to make headwinds despite the USDA increasing its production outlook in August. In addition, outside influences will limit upside momentum.
The U.S. EPA is inviting public comments on the list of candidates being considered for appointment to its Science Advisory Board Agricultural Science Committee, which provides advice on matters related to farming and agriculture-related industries.
On Aug. 19, the USDA Farm Service Agency announced that enrollment has begun for farmers and forest landowners seeking financial assistance for growing new sources of biomass for designated project areas under the Biomass Crop Assistance Program.
Brazil-based Cosan recently released second quarter financial results, reporting Raizen Energia, its sugar, ethanol and cogeneration business unit, was adversely affected by the late start of the crushing season due to heavy rains.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced mills in the country's south-central region continued to prioritize ethanol production during the second half of July, with production up 37.07 percent from the same period of 2014.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Committee. The event is scheduled to be held Aug. 27-28 in Washington, D.C.
A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network provides an overview of the European Union's liquid biofuel industry, including information related to ethanol and biodiesel.
A researcher now at the University of Central Florida has developed a new method for identifying materials' unique chemical "fingerprints" and mapping their chemical properties at a much higher spatial resolution than ever before.
Poet LLC released its first-ever economic impact study, revealing the significant impact the company made to national economic growth and job creation in 2014. Poet operates 27 ethanol plants accounting for 11 percent of U.S. capacity.
Forest Concepts LLC was recently notified that it has been awarded a two-year $499,997 Small Business Innovation Research contract from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve biomass drying efficiency.
USDA boosted its corn projections in its monthly supply and demand report, forecasting this year's production at 13.7 billion bushels, up 156 million from the July projection. The survey-based corn yield forecast calls for 168.8 bushels per acre.
An annual biofuels report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network provides an overview of Thailand's ethanol industry, reporting production of fuel ethanol is expected to grow.
The USDA recently published the August edition of its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report, noting total corn consumed for alcohol and other uses was 493.1 million bushels in June. Corn for fuel alcohol was 440.8 million bushels.
The USDA recently opened a public comment period on a preliminary plant pest risk assessment and draft environmental assessment for maize designated as event MON 87403, a Monsanto corn that has been genetically engineered for increased ear biomass.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory are studying multifunctional landscapes and how they can benefit farmers, the environment, and the bioenergy industry nationwide. Their study is set to be published in the journal Biomass and Bioenergy.
Pacific Ag has announced $7 million investment from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners LP. The capital will enable Pacific Ag to accelerate the expansion of its operations through acquisitions, technology, equipment, sales and marketing.
Genera Energy Inc. announced the launch of its first mobile agriculture app, Biomass. The Biomass app was developed to serve as a practical, easy-to-use mobile crop planning and learning tool for biomass farmers and landowners.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has reported that mills in the country's south-central region continued to prioritize ethanol production during the first half of July. Rains, however, disrupted harvest activities.
Rice is a large source of atmospheric methane. With the addition of a single gene, researchers have developed rice that can be cultivated to emit virtually no methane from its paddies and features more starch for food and bioenergy production.
Archer Daniels Midland Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share of 60 cents for the quarter ended June 30, down from 79 cents in the same period last year. Adjusted segment operating profit was $724 million, down 13 percent.
Susan O'Shaughnessy, an agricultural engineer with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Bushland, Texas, is providing guidance to sorghum farmers in the Texas High Plains who are trying to save water by using less-than-optimal amounts of it.
Syngenta recently released its half-year results, reporting sales of $7.6 billion, up 3 percent at constant exchange rates. Second quarter sales increased 7 percent. EBITDA was $2 billion, up 21 percent at constant exchange rates.
New Holland Agriculture is supplying equipment to the State University of New York that will aid in U.S. Department of Energy-funded research focused on finding ways to reduce the cost of delivering biomass for refinement.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, recently announced ethanol production and sales by mills in the country's south-central region hit record levels in June. Sales of hydrous ethanol were up 51.76 percent when compared to June 2014.
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