The award winning documentary, “Fuel” produced by Josh Tickell will be featured during the 2009 Farm to Fuel summit being held in Orlando, Florida July 29-31st. Tickell will be the keynote speaker during lunch on Thursday, July 30 and then later that evening summit participants can enjoy a private screening of the movie. “Fuel” a documentary about “changing your fuel” …
National Biomethane Summit to be held in Sacramento
Cows often get a bad rap for emitting methane – a global warming gas. Maybe we shouldn’t be so hard on Elsie the milk cow since her production of methane can be harnessed for energy. Not sure how to go about converting animal waste to energy? Then consider attending the first National Biomethane Summit being held in Sacramento, CA on …
Corn Ethanol Land Use Conference Planned
The National Corn Growers Association is planning a conference in August to focus on land use and climate impacts of corn-based ethanol. The conference will feature sessions on topics such as land use change, nitrous oxide, new technologies and their effect on greenhouse gas emissions, domestic and international yields, satellite data and land conversion greenhouse gas emission factors, defining renewable …
One-Day Passes Available for FEW
We’re less than a week away from the 25th annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop and this year, they are offering people one-day passes for $225. Registrants will have the ability to go to sessions, attend the expo and participate in networking opportunity. Don’t miss the opening session with BBI International CEO, Mike Bryan, keynote speaker General Wesley Clark, Co-Chairman of Growth …
Russia Calls for More Regulation In Global Ag Exports
After becoming one of the top three wheat exporters in 2008, Russia is now determined to play a pivotal role in the flow of worldwide agriculture markets. Russian Federation’s President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed closer coordination between global grain exporters and said, “excessive protectionism had encouraged speculation in global grain markets,” during the World Grain Forum which took place over …
Renew 09: Empowering the Land Conference Expo
Looking for a conference that encompasses all forms of renewable energy? Then RENEW 09: Empowering the Land Conference and Expo may be the one you’re looking for. The conference, being held on June 23-24, 2009 in Tucumcari, New Mexico is a “nuts and bolts” conference for anyone looking to prosper from the emerging renewable energy economy. Renew 09 will feature …
Clinton at Ethanol Summit 2009: Save the Trees
The Ethanol Summit 2009 is in full swing in Sao Paulo, Brazil with President Bill Clinton kicking off the festivities yesterday. His main message was that while biofuels are an important element in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, it cannot happen at the continued destruction of rainforests. In an article published by Reuters yesterday, Clinton was quoted as saying, …
Two Resources to Learn About New Wind Technologies
Infocast is offering two ways to learn more about the advancements in wind technology. The Wind Power Development Tutorial will be held July 8-10, 2009 in San Diego. It will offer independent developers, utilities, munis, co-ops, and land owners the essential tools and strategic insights for success. In addition, the Tutorial will help existing developers fine tune their plans and …
Ethanol: Where is the Industry Heading?
What is the ethanol industry’s financial future? This question will be asked and answered by three of the most influential ethanol organizations including Growth Energy, ACE and RFA, during the 5th Annual Biofuels Financial Conference. The conference, sponsored by Christianson & Associates, PLLP, will focus on the financial challenges and opportunities for the biofuels industry. The conference is being held …
Advanced Biofuels Workshop Agenda Announced
Don’t miss out on the Advanced Biofuels Workshop during this year’s Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW). This dynamic one-day event will focus on technology, feedstock management, market challenges, R&D activities, and near-term policy developments supporting advanced biofuels. In addition, the workshop will emphasize the provisions of the RFS and current efforts to commercialize, low-carbon, advanced biofuels technologies. The workshop takes place …