Most recent articles from Corn and Soybean Digest on Biofuels, Water Quality, Credits, and the importance of "going green" in agriculture.

Water Quality

Go Organic?

| By Larry Stalcup

No herbicide, no pesticide, no treated seed, no biotech. But your soybeans bring as much as $20-25./bu. That's the life of an organic soybean grower.... More

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Water Quality Credits

Stream Of Dreams

| By Susan Winsor

Craig Recker won a yield contest without a speck of commercial fertilizer. His New Vienna, IA, neighbors couldn't believe that manure and alfalfa credits... More

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Biofuels Archive

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 in the News

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

REG Signs Agreement With Three Biodiesel Plants To Consolidate

May 12, 2009 4:43 PM | Source: Renewable Energy Group

Renewable Energy Group (REG) announced Monday it has entered into agreements to consolidate with three commercial‐scale biodiesel plants... More

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

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