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by Lynn Grooms Dec. 31, 2009

Happy New Year! And Happy New Decade! This should be quite a decade as far as biofuels are concerned—starting with....More

by Lynn Grooms Dec. 17, 2009

Valero Energy Corporation, which purchased seven of the ethanol production plants formerly owned by VeraSun Energy....More

by Lynn Grooms Dec. 1, 2009

Wanting to ensure that it has “all necessary science to make the right decision,” EPA expects to make a final decision....More

by Lynn Grooms Nov. 25, 2009

“Ethanol and a Changing Agricultural Landscape” is a new report out from the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). If....More

by Lynn Grooms Nov. 20, 2009

Rising soybean yields have had a significant impact on biodiesel’s energy efficiency. In fact, new research from the....More

by Lynn Grooms Nov. 13, 2009

If you’re thinking about planting dedicated energy crops at some point in the future, I’d suggest keeping an eye on....More

by Lynn Grooms Nov. 5, 2009

Biofuels contribute significantly to America’s economy and national security. Just how significantly was symbolized by....More

by Lynn Grooms Nov. 4, 2009

Hundreds of farmers, government officials and others traveled to the POET Project Liberty field day in Emmetsburg, IA,....More

by Lynn Grooms Oct. 30, 2009

My small town has lost a few businesses recently. I’m sure you’ve seen the same in your towns. The picture has been....More

by Lynn Grooms Oct. 23, 2009

Agriculture will have significant market opportunities ahead if Congress enacts a national renewable energy (RES)....More

by Lynn Grooms Oct. 16, 2009

Coskata, Inc. launched a semi-commercial-scale (or demonstration) biorefinery in Madison, PA, this week that will....More

by Lynn Grooms Oct. 9, 2009

In last week’s blog, I noted that POET will work with equipment manufacturers to help speed the process of getting corn....More

by Lynn Grooms Oct. 2, 2009

POET, the Sioux Falls, SD-based ethanol giant announced this week that it will get a $6.85 million funding increase to....More

by Lynn Grooms Sep. 18, 2009

Algaeus, the first plug-in hybrid vehicle to cross the U.S. on fuel containing a blend of algae-based fuel, finishes....More

by Lynn Grooms Sep. 11, 2009

As key players in the ethanol industry, corn growers need to be aware that the corn-based ethanol industry is very....More

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