ETHANOL
VeraSun asking farmers for repayment of funds
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Farmers who sold corn to bankrupt ethanol producer VeraSun Energy Corp. have been receiving letters asking for repayment of funds due to “bankruptcy preference.”September 02, 2010
Fergus Falls ethanol operator receives extension
Otter Tail Ag Enterprises, which operates the Fergus Falls, Minn., ethanol plant, has six more weeks to come up with $12 million worth of capital, or face possible liquidation to resolve its debt problems.
By Kristen Daum , August 31, 2010
Pomeroy looks to help ethanol industry
Tours Tharaldson plant in Casselton on Friday
CASSELTON, N.D. – Ethanol producers are running out of time when it comes to tax credits given to the fuel producers who use a blend of ethanol and gas.
By Wendy Reuer , August 28, 2010
ND looks to the biofuel future with cellulosic ethanol plant
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Corn ethanol plants are fairly well known in the state of North Dakota and in the United States, but cellulosic ethanol plants are unheard of anywhere in the country. And yet, a cellulosic ethanol plant is exactly what Great River Energy is working to achieve for the Spiritwood Energy Park.August 24, 2010
Some biofuel supporters question ethanol’s future
Ethanol soon may be a relic, surpassed by other, better biofuels, some in the biomass industry say. Brian Jennings thinks that view is misguided.By Jonathan Knutson , July 27, 2010
Report: Ethanol pumps $2.5B into Minn. economy
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new report says Minnesota's ethanol industry generated more than $2.5 billion in economic activity in 2009 and supported more than 6,800 jobs.July 23, 2010
Officials dedicate GF’s first blender pumps
The first blender pumps in Grand Forks were formally dedicated Tuesday afternoon before more than a dozen supporters at the Valley Dairy store at 24th Avenue South and South Columbia Road. Along with ethanol-free gas for smaller engines and E-85 fuel, the pumps also offer E-20 and E-30 blends of 20 percent and 30 percent ethanol respectively.By Jame R. Johnson , July 21, 2010
Pomeroy, ethanol industry fighting to keep incentives
WASHINGTON – The once-popular ethanol industry is scrambling to hold on to billions of dollars in government subsidies, fighting an increasing public skepticism of the corn-based fuel and wariness from lawmakers who may divert the money to other priorities.
By Associated Press , July 17, 2010
Ethanol industry scrambles to keep incentives
WASHINGTON — The once-popular ethanol industry is scrambling to hold onto billions of dollars in government subsidies, fighting an increasing public skepticism of the corn-based fuel and wariness from lawmakers who may divert the money to other priorities.By Mary Clare Jalonick , July 16, 2010
Report: On-farm gains lead way for higher net energy balance with fuel
The energy gain of corn made from ethanol is growing, a new federal study says.By Jonathan Knutson , July 13, 2010
Second-generation biofuels require organization, grower education
ST. PAUL — Twenty-one billion gallons of second-generation biofuels made from non-grain feedstocks must enter the nation’s fuel supply by 2022, as mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. These biofuels can be made from perennial grasses, corn stover, hybrid poplar and straw, just to mention a few sources.By Douglas G. Tiffany, University of Minnesota Extension , July 12, 2010
Report finds efficiency of ethanol production from corn is improving
WILLMAR — A new report from the Office of Energy Policy and New Uses indicates that the net energy gain from converting corn to ethanol is improving in efficiency.By Wes Nelson, USDA Farm Service Agency , July 10, 2010
SD Democrats chide state government on ethanol use
PIERRE, S.D. — A South Dakota Democratic Party official criticized Republican Gov. Mike Rounds for not doing enough to promote ethanol use in state government vehicles, but state officials said Wednesday the fleet is rapidly increasing its use of the fuel distilled from corn and other crops.By Chet Brokaw , July 08, 2010
Ethanol fuels races at Viking Speedway tonight
Three nights of ethanol-themed racing are scheduled for July 6-8 on three racetracks around Minnesota – including Alexandria.July 06, 2010
Rounds critical of EPA delay on ethanol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Gov. Mike Rounds on Wednesday criticized the Environmental Protection Agency for delaying a decision on whether to allow a 15 percent ethanol blend in gasoline.June 30, 2010
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