Oct 28, 2009 11:06 AM, By Elton Robinson, Farm Press Editorial Staff
If a Mid-South bioeconomy grows into a mature industry, you might see more winter crops being grown, a reduction in pastureland, small changes in crop mix during the summer season and quite a number of biorefineries dotting the rural landscape....
Oct 15, 2009 10:27 AM, By Elton Robinson, Farm Press Editorial Staff
“Low-hanging fruit” for Mid-South farmers wanting to invest in the budding bioeconomy include ethanol from sweet sorghum; ligno-cellulosic-based ethanol; oilseed crops and crushing facilities; and the production of co-firing biomass used in coal-fired power plants, a new study shows....
Oct 12, 2009 6:19 PM, By Karen Templeton, MSU Ag Communications
Biodiesel production has created a new market for soybean oil, and although the demands for this alternative fuel fluctuate, the industry remains strong....
Oct 6, 2009 2:14 PM, By Troy Hornbeck
For those who believe in the future of biodiesel in Arkansas, a recent front page of the Wall Street Journal may have brought some scowls and tears. ...
Oct 1, 2009 9:33 AM, Source: American Farm Bureau Federation
Changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would impede the growth of the U.S. biofuels industry, limit opportunity for American farmers and ranchers to grow their businesses and hinder American energy independence, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation....
Sep 23, 2009 11:36 AM, By Forrest Laws, Farm Press Editorial Staff
Three Midwest senators have introduced legislation that would prevent EPA from penalizing U.S. corn and soybean growers for land use changes or potential land clearing for increased biofuel production in other countries....
Sep 16, 2009 10:00 AM, Source: National Corn Growers Association
The National Corn Growers Association is urging growers to contact the Environmental Protection Agency with their comments on the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard regulations, known as RFS II. ...
News from the Farm BillFinal rule on country of origin labelingUSDA has announced details of the final regulation for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002 and 2008 farm bills. ... NCC: Congress did not make changes in actively-engaged rulesDespite claims by some lawmakers to the contrary, Congress did not mandate any changes in the “actively engaged” language in the new farm bill’s payment limit reforms, National Cotton Council leaders are saying.... MU Breimyer Seminar unpacks farm bill, Sept. 3Farmers must make a choice on government program participation before the next crop year. ... |
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