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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

by Lynn Grooms Aug. 13, 2009

If you’ve never attended a Platts conference before, I’d like to draw your attention to its fourth annual Cellulosic....More

by Lynn Grooms Aug. 6, 2009

Producers can now begin the process of applying for Collection, Harvest, Storage and Transportation (CHST) assistance....More

by Lynn Grooms Jul. 23, 2009

Last week, ExxonMobil announced that it will invest $300 million into in-house algae research and up to an additional....More

by Lynn Grooms Jul. 9, 2009

Today, I received an e-mail from the Renewable Fuels Association announcing the publication of the newest in the....More

by Lynn Grooms Jun. 25, 2009

This week, Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) authored an amendment to the American Clean Energy....More

by Lynn Grooms Jun. 18, 2009

Two announcements from the ethanol industry this week show progress on the challenging issue of cost-effectively....More

by Lynn Grooms Jun. 11, 2009

I just signed up to receive e-mail updates on the progress of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). If you want....More

by Lynn Grooms Jun. 2, 2009

What would happen if the government eliminated tax credits, tariffs and mandates supporting corn ethanol use? Ethanol....More

by Lynn Grooms May. 28, 2009

What a surprise--gas prices are on the climb again. They have risen so fast that G8 energy ministers have urged oil....More

by Lynn Grooms May. 21, 2009

The acquisition of bankrupt Northeast Biofuels by Sunoco Inc. this week marks what will likely be a continuing trend....More

by Lynn Grooms May. 14, 2009

While the biofuels industry is facing challenging times right now, it is important not to lose sight of the research....More

by Lynn Grooms May. 5, 2009

President Obama today issued a presidential directive to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to “aggressively accelerate the....More

by Lynn Grooms May. 1, 2009

This week, Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced a bill to prevent attempts to use inaccurate indirect land use models....More

by Lynn Grooms Apr. 29, 2009

Valero Energy Corporation (www.valero.com) yesterday reported its first quarter 2009 net income of $309 million, or....More

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