Lynn Grooms hails from the Badger State. An agricultural journalist and contributing editor to Farm Industry News, she frequently covers the biofuels industry.
 

Posts by Lynn Grooms

in Farm Industry News Blog Apr. 18, 2012

Obama administration committed to renewable fuel infrastructure

“At the same time, we’re taking steps to help level the playing field,” Zichal said. “Not only has the administration supported repealing subsidies....More

New ethanol blender pumps opening next week in Nebraska

Incentives, such as $50 ethanol fuel gift cards and significant discounts for ethanol blends, will be offered to drivers next week in Nebraska....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Mar. 30, 2012

Senators work to keep energy title in new farm bill

The senators are working to keep the Rural Energy for America Program, Biomass Crop Assistance Program and Biorefinery Assistance Program from....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Mar. 22, 2012

Volkswagen, renewable fuel firms to test renewable diesel in VW models

Initial analysis indicates that advanced biofuels are comparable to standard diesel blends in terms of performance. But they offer even greater....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Mar. 20, 2012

Full genetic map of miscanthus completed

Seeded types of miscanthus are expected to require significantly less time, effort and money to be bred for different environments and to be....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Mar. 13, 2012

Industry reacts to Senate’s failure to pass amendment extending biofuel tax incentives

“We urge Congress to break this partisan gridlock and find a way to enact policies like the biodiesel tax credit that have strong bipartisan support....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Mar. 13, 2012

Cut exposure to oil price spikes, urges NBB

If the U.S. is ever going to reduce exposure to the endless cycle of oil price spikes it needs the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Feb. 17, 2012

Biodiesel is pertinent to energy policy discussion, ASA stresses

The biodiesel industry's production record of 1.1 billion gallons in 2011 supported more than 39,000 jobs, generated income over $1.7 billion, and....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Jan. 31, 2012

Biodiesel industry appeals to Senate Finance Committee for continuation of tax incentive

The recent expiration of the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax incentive poses a significant threat to the biodiesel industry's continued growth, said the....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Jan. 24, 2012

USDA accepts applications for blender pump installations

The program provided funding for more than 250 blender pumps last year. Last year, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said that USDA had plans to install 10,....More