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USDA hosting biofuels forum in Minnesota

MORRIS, Minn. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a biofuels forum on Thursday at the University of Minnesota-Morris.

September 23, 2010

Algae: Biomass of the future?

Move over, corn and canola. There’s a new player in the biomass game. “Algae is the hottest thing in biomass. No question about it,” says David Haberman, president of Delray Beach, Fla.-based IF L.L.C.

By Jonathan Knutson , July 27, 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

Lawmakers tout importance of biofuels to ag industry

Lawmakers tout importance of biofuels to ag industry WILLMAR — Biofuels and budgets were the topics when state and federal lawmakers met with farmers Saturday morning.

By Linda Vanderwerf , March 08, 2010

NDSU economist helps sort out biofuel’s future

NDSU economist helps sort out biofuel’s future FARGO, N.D. — Need some help in deciding what to make into biofuels and what the government should be spending on it?

By Mikkel Pates , February 23, 2010

The evolving ag economist

The evolving ag economist FARGO, N.D. — Cole Gustafson grew up on a farm north of Minneapolis and his career path marks the imprint of the shifting of agriculture.

By Mikkel Pates , February 23, 2010

Report shows Northern Plains farmers use more water

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A new government report examining whether increased biofuels use could pinch the nation’s water resources says farmers in the Northern Plains use considerably more water to produce a gallon of corn ethanol than growers in other parts of the country.

By Associated Press , December 10, 2009

Speakers promote North Dakota’s bioeconomy

Speakers promote North Dakota’s bioeconomy North Dakota can benefit greatly from finding new and different uses for plants grown in the state, speakers said Tuesday at a conference in Fargo.

By John Lamb , September 23, 2009

High-ethanol E85 fuel hurt by low gas sales

High-ethanol E85 fuel hurt by low gas sales In Minnesota, the nation’s leader in E85 pumps, sales fell off by more than half this spring compared with the year before, a disappointment to E85 producers and the farmers who supply them with corn to make the fuel. It’s also a letdown for those who hoped the blend would provide a cleaner alternative to gasoline and accelerate the move away from fossil fuels.

By Steve Karnowski , July 14, 2009

VIEWPOINT: Antibiotic problem haunts biofuels

The Food and Drug Administration recently found that samples of a feed byproduct from dozens of corn-ethanol plants were contaminated with antibiotics. With that news, producing vehicle fuel from grain is looking not only like a wasteful and inefficient process but also like a danger to human health.

By Stan Cox , June 07, 2009

VIEWPOINT: Ethanol use can benefit N.D.

Ethanol already has proven itself as a major player in our country’s effort to become energy independent and as an engine for economic development, especially in rural America. Much more, however, can be expected if action is taken to offer a wider variety of ethanol-blended fuels.

By Doug Goehring , May 10, 2009

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THEIR OPINION: Minnesota leads way on bioenergy

Minnesota government leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty can take pride in moving Minnesota forward with a strategic energy policy that is leading the country.

By The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. , May 09, 2009

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Report suggests ending biofuel subsidies

ST. PAUL – Lawmakers should consider ending state subsidies for biofuel production, the legislative auditor’s concluded.

April 17, 2009

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France reviewing biofuels policy

The French government is reviewing its policy in support of first-generation biofuels. The French secretary of state for the environment has asked that agency to review its biofuels production technology. They want to change the focus to second-generation biofuels made from biomass instead of corn and vegetable oil. The secretary also indicated it is likely changes will be made in the French biofuels policy after the review is completed.

By Mike Krueger , February 16, 2008

Biofuels versus food debate

The food versus fuel debate continues to raise its head as corn, soybean and vegetable oil prices have continued to soar higher. The American consumer really hasn’t noticed much of an increase in food prices and probably won’t. We spend about 10 percent of our income on food. That is very low relative to nearly every other country and rock bottom compared to poor or lesser developed countries.

By Mike Krueger , January 19, 2008

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