Biofuels
Understanding Carbon Credits
May 26, 2009 4:09 PM | By Kent Thiesse
There has been considerable discussion in the U.S. and throughout the world over global warming and how to address it for the future... More
Minnesota rolls out B5 starting May 1
Apr 29, 2009 11:44 AM | Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Starting May 1, Minnesota trucks and other vehicles will be burning cleaner fuel thanks to a state requirement that diesel fuel contain 5% biodiesel in most diesel fuel sold in the state. ... More
California Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
Apr 27, 2009 4:42 PM | Source: Brock Associates
Over the objections of the ethanol industry, California on Thursday adopted a first-ever rule designed to reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels, and spur the market for cleaner gasoline alternatives.... More
Swine Flu Outbreak Impacting Crop Markets
Apr 27, 2009 1:58 PM | By Bob Sampson, University of Illinois
Swine flu has already had an impact on U.S. crop markets, says Darrel Good... More
Biofuels News
Biodiesel Blend Performs As Well As Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel
Jun 10, 2009 3:12 PM | Source: Purdue University
A new Purdue University study shows that there is almost no statistical performance difference in semitrailer trucks using B20, a 20% blend of biodiesel, and No. 2 ultra-low sulfur diesel, the current standard... More
Pro-E15 Petition Gathers More Than 5,000 Signatures From All 50 States
May 15, 2009 11:44 AM | Source: American Coalition for Ethanol
A petition hosted on www.ethanol.org has gathered more than 5,000 signatures from people in all 50 states who are in favor of the government increasing the amount of ethanol allowed per gallon of gasoline to 15% (E15)... More
Ethanol
NCGA View: Despite Critics, Research Clear on Food Inflation
Jun 16, 2009 11:44 AM | By Rick Tolman, National Corn Growers Association
It would be nice to be a mouse in the boardroom at the next meeting of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). Internal conflict within the organization over the ongoing public relations attacks on corn farmers and ethanol might prove... More
Rainfall, Ethanol Growth Are Welcome
Jun 9, 2009 9:36 AM | By Kent Thiesse
After one of the driest May’s in recent memory in many portions of southern and western Minnesota, some welcome rainfall was received across much of the region from June 6 to 8... More
Biodiesel
Biodiesel Blend Performs As Well As Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel
Jun 10, 2009 3:12 PM | Source: Purdue University
A new Purdue University study shows that there is almost no statistical performance difference in semitrailer trucks using B20, a 20% blend of biodiesel, and No. 2 ultra-low sulfur diesel, the current standard... More
Scientists Unite In Support of Biodiesel
May 27, 2009 11:05 AM | Source: United Soybean Board
An ongoing effort asking scientists from around the world to pledge their support for biodiesel is getting quick results. Roger Beachy, president of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, and Rob Myers, founder of the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute in Columbia, MO... More
Energy
ACE Praises Obama’s Visionary Action Plan For Biofuels
May 5, 2009 4:10 PM | Source: American Coalition for Ethanol
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today praised President Barack Obama for the comprehensive and bold action plan for biofuels... More
Miscanthus, Switchgrass and Restored Prairie Tested as a Potential Energy Crops
Mar 26, 2009 1:44 PM | By Debra Levey Larson, University of Illinois
On the University of Illinois (U of I) South Farms, 320 acres are devoted to the largest biofuels research farm in the U.S., growing crops that could be used to produce renewable energy. ... More
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