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 May. 15, 2012

How ethanol has reduced gas prices

Ethanol reduced the average American household’s spending on gasoline by more than $1,200 in 2011, the RFA estimates....More
in Farm Industry News Blog May. 10, 2012

Biofuels having multibillion-dollar impact on global economy

“A growing biofuels industry in developing nations who import the bulk of their energy needs will bring wealth, jobs and prosperity while reducing....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Apr. 26, 2012

“Champions of Change” discuss renewable energy future with President Obama today

The 25x'25 Alliance asks President Obama “to allow U.S. agriculture to help the auto industry meet new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)....More
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