The Bush administration made good on its promise of more funding for domestic bio-fuels today with announcements of loans, grants and cost-sharing
Pioneer Developing Corn Traits To Increase Ethanol Yield
While Cindy is holding down the fort, I’m attending the Pioneer Hi-Bred, “Science of Solutions” media event in Johnston, IA. In the first interview I conducted ethanol came up. I was speaking with Bill Kuhn, Pioneer Research Director. Bill mentioned ethanol and I asked him how Pioneer is developing corn varieties that have traits that would increase ethanol production on a per bushel basis.
“Ethanol Has Arrived”
The 11th Annual National Ethanol Conference officially got underway this morning with RFA President Bob Dineen’s “State of the Industry” address.
Bush Talks Energy In Wisconsin
Energy is the theme of presidential appearances around the country this week, as promised in the President’s Saturday radio address
Ethanol Recipe
The Associated Press circulated an article that originated in the Kansas City Star which includes a detailed recipe on how to make ethanol from corn.
Stalk Car Race
General Motors made ethanol history Friday when a Chevy Silverado E-85 Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) served as the pace car for the GM Flex Fuel 250 at Daytona race, starting the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, according to a news release. “GM is delighted to be able to sponsor the event tonight,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “We are …
Miss Kansas Promotes Ethanol To Women
Miss Kansas is discussing the benefits of ethanol for consumers and America at the Wichita Women’s Fair this weekend
Fill Up, Feel Good E-Podcast
“Fill Up, Feel Good” is the name for the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council podcast
Is the Price Right?
Tuesday’s USA Today had an article on how expensive E85 is compared to full fledged gasoline or 10 percent ethanol blends that might have given some ethanol proponents heartburn.
No More Oxygenate Rule After May
The Environmental Protection Agency has changed the rules requiring certain states to add oxegenates – like ethanol or MTBE – to gasoline to fight air pollution.