Energy
The Wind Energy Developer Question
Feb 17, 2010, Source: EHS Energy
In today’s U.S. wind energy market, business models and work practices are changing daily as many wind developers (big and small) are scurrying to buy up as many wind farmland leases as possible for future expansion...
New Life Cycle Profile Shows U.S. Soy Delivers Environmental & Energy Benefits
Feb 2, 2010, Source: United Soybean Board
The United Soybean Board (USB) released a new peer-reviewed life cycle profile today that documents multiple energy and environmental benefits of U.S. soybean farming and processing. It confirms why manufacturers are increasingly using U.S. soy in green chemistry for a wide array of biobased products...
Use of Alternative Energy Sources Doubles, Survey Finds
Oct 14, 2009, Source: Rabobank
According to Rabobank’s bi-annual Farm & Ranch Survey, the use of alternative energy sources doubled to 11% since the last survey was released in April. “By using alternative energy, U.S producers have found that they can reduce their costs while minimizing their impact on the environment...
Canada to Mandate Biodiesel
Oct 1, 2009, Compiled by Greg Lamp
Manitoba will soon be the first Canadian province to mandate the use of biodiesel, announcing it will begin its long-discussed 2% requirement on Nov....
ACE Praises Obama’s Visionary Action Plan For Biofuels
May 5, 2009, 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...
Miscanthus, Switchgrass and Restored Prairie Tested as a Potential Energy Crops
Mar 26, 2009, 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. ...
A Second Crop From Your Cornfields?
Jan 1, 2009, By Liz Morrison
Can you harvest corn residue for biofuels without depleting soil organic matter and sacrificing yields?...
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