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Elite corn, without control by elites: NCGA, Benson Hill Biosystems partner to democratize corn R&D, unleash innovation

Elite corn, without control by elites: NCGA, Benson Hill Biosystems partner to democratize corn R&D, unleash innovation

November 16, 2016 |

In Missouri, Benson Hill Biosystems, an agricultural technology company unlocking the genetic potential of plants, today announced a strategic partnership and grant from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Benson Hill’s CropOS platform empowers organizations of any size to innovate and provide growers choice, whether that be for disease, maturity or specific environmental requirements. With […]

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REAPing the Benefits of USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program – aka REAP

REAPing the Benefits of USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program – aka REAP

November 16, 2016 |

By Mindy Collier, Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest On October 18, 2016 USDA published its Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2017 in the Federal Register. The deadline is March 31, 2017 for grants up to $500,000. Loan applications are accepted throughout […]

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Global Bioenergies completes construction of German demo-scale plant

Global Bioenergies completes construction of German demo-scale plant

November 15, 2016 |

In Germany, Global Bioenergies has completed construction of its 100 tons/year demonstration-scale plant, a project which commenced in mid-2015. It is located in the facility owned by the Fraunhofer CBP, on the Leuna refinery platform. It was financed in part by the German federal ministry for research through a grant of €5.7m, and also through a […]

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Trump Won. What Does It Mean for Low Carbon Fuels & Vehicles?

Trump Won. What Does It Mean for Low Carbon Fuels & Vehicles?

November 15, 2016 |

By Tammy Klein, Future Fuel Strategies So Donald Trump won and will become the U.S.’ 45th president. But what will it really mean for low carbon fuels and vehicle (LCFV) initiatives such as biofuels, fuel economy and zero emission vehicle programs? With Trump’s outspoken refusal to accept the reality of climate change and promise to reinvigorate […]

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Australia’s Regulatory Landscape in relation to the Biofuels Industry

Australia’s Regulatory Landscape in relation to the Biofuels Industry

November 13, 2016 |

By Jeff Olling, Australia and Pacific Rim Consultant for Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest Australian state and federal governments from both sides of politics have shown varying levels of support for the biofuels industry over the past few decades. In 2000, the federal government enacted the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (Cth), which […]

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Who’s got hot lignin? The Digest’s 2016 Guide to lignin production and prospects

Who’s got hot lignin? The Digest’s 2016 Guide to lignin production and prospects

November 13, 2016 |

Lignocellulosic sugars and lignin have become necessary intermediates for advancing research towards economically producing biofuels and bioproducts. Recently, the US Department of Energy issued a Request for Information: Cellulosic Sugar and Lignin Production Capabilities. The result is this compendium of suppliers who are willing and able to produce and sell cellulosic sugar and/or lignin for […]

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Who’s got the hot sugars? The Digest’s 2016 Guide to lignocellulosic sugars and their producers

Who’s got the hot sugars? The Digest’s 2016 Guide to lignocellulosic sugars and their producers

November 13, 2016 |

Lignocellulosic sugars and lignin have become necessary intermediates for advancing research towards economically producing biofuels and bioproducts. Recently, the US Department of Energy issued a Request for Information: Cellulosic Sugar and Lignin Production Capabilities. The result is this compendium of suppliers who are willing and able to produce and sell cellulosic sugar and/or lignin for […]

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REG starts Ralston biorefinery expansion to 30M gallons

REG starts Ralston biorefinery expansion to 30M gallons

November 13, 2016 |

In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to formally launch a $24 million expansion of its Ralston, IA biorefinery from 12 million to 30 million gallons of annual nameplate production capacity. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds were the featured guests at the event attended by several business leaders […]

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EU Commission’s biofuel plans will cost farmers €2B/year: Report

EU Commission’s biofuel plans will cost farmers €2B/year: Report

November 13, 2016 |

In Belgium, the European Association of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS), the European Confederation of Maize Production (CEPM), the International Confederation of European Beet Growers (CIBE) and the European renewable ethanol producers association (ePURE) have issued a joint letter to the European Commission strongly opposing any phasing out of EU support for conventional biofuels produced in Europe […]

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EPA rejects move to shift the Renewable Fuel Standard’s Point of Obligation 

EPA rejects move to shift the Renewable Fuel Standard’s Point of Obligation 

November 13, 2016 |

In Washington, the US EPA proposed to deny requests from petitioners to initiate a rulemaking to change the point of obligation for compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard program. Due to the importance, complexity, and broad stakeholder interest in this issue, the agency is taking public comment on the proposed denials to ensure we receive […]

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