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Gas to Gas: Dairy Manure Powers California Ethanol Plant

In a first for the Golden State, a dairy, a digester and an ethanol plant partner to create renewable energy.

U.S. Corn and DDGS Exports

Export to China is having an impact on U.S. corn and DDGS markets.

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Scientists Work on a One-Step Biofuel

Researchers develop a process that allows direct conversion of switchgrass into ethanol without using expensive enzyme pre-treatment.

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Ag, Rail Officials Talk Delays with Regulators

Crude oil trains are not displacing grain shipments in the Dakotas and surrounding states, railroad officials assured North Dakota regulators Monday.

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Industry Fires Back at AP Ethanol Story

A major point of contention is The Associated Press' estimates of new land used to grow corn for ethanol.

EPA and Farmers: Future Unclear as Jackson Plans Exit

The decision was expected, but it’s unclear who will succeed the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Small Farmers: Key to Relieving Hunger and Povery World-Wide
Small Farmers: Key to Relieving Hunger and Povery World-Wide

A specialist for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently discussed the issues critical to improving agricultural production in developing countries.

Ethanol Producer Innovates Even as Ethanol Mandate Comes Under Fire

POET, one of the nation's leading ethanol producers, continues to develop new technology even as criticism mounts for an end to the federal ethanol mandate.

Water Hogs No Longer

Tight water supplies force ethanol efficiency

Water Problems Creep Across the U.S.

New Farm Journal series explores ag's role in the crisis