LATEST NEWS

January 27, 2012

Outdoor power equipment maker kicks off ethanol awareness effort

BY Kris BevillHusqvarna has launched a new promotion focused on educating its customers about ethanol use in small engines. The Husqvarna Ethanol Challenge includes a brief educational video followed by an animated, online quiz. READ MORE

January 26, 2012

USDA offers to back ZeaChem's first commercial biorefinery

BY Kris BevillThe USDA announced it has approved a $232.5 million conditional commitment to support the construction of ZeaChem Boardman Biorefinery LLC, a 25 MMgy integrated biorefinery to be built in Boardman, Ore., along the Columbia River. READ MORE

January 26, 2012

Low-oil DDGS become increasingly available

BY U.S. Grains Council Of the roughly 200 corn dry mills that produce ethanol, about 90 have oil extraction capabilities, and 105 plants will by this summer. On a production basis, about 40 percent of DDGS produced today is low-oil, and 58 percent will be soon. READ MORE

January 26, 2012

Ethanol, DDGS shipments add up to record year for port

BY Holly JessenThe Ports of Indiana is pointing to ethanol and distillers grains shipments as the biggest reason for an increase in cargo. Together, the three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan handled 8.1 million tons of cargo in 2011. READ MORE

January 25, 2012

Fiberight expects loan guarantee approval in about six months

BY Holly JessenWith the USDA announcing a conditional commitment for a $25 million guaranteed loan, Fiberight has taken a giant step forward. The company has been working to retrofit a former corn-ethanol plant in Blairstown, Iowa, to produce cellulosic ethanol. READ MORE

January 25, 2012

California bill seeks to eliminate future corn ethanol funding

BY Kris BevillThe California State Assembly is expected to vote soon on a watered-down version of a bill initially proposed last year, targeting corn ethanol production for elimination from a state subsidy program. READ MORE

INDUSTRY EVENTS

National Ethanol Conference

February 22-24, 2012
Gaylord Palms Resort
Orlando, Florida

International Biomass
Conference & Expo

April 16-19, 2012
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado

International Fuel Ethanol
Workshop & Expo

June 4-7, 2012
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Algae Biomass Summit

September 24-27, 2012
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Denver, Colorado

International Biorefining
Conference & Trade Show

November 27-29, 2012

Houston, Texas