Follow us on
Erin Voegele currently serves as an Associate Editor for Ethanol Producer Magazine, Biomass Magazine, and Pellet Mill Magazine, and has written for several other BBI International publications in the past. She aims to provide members of the biorefining industry with accurate, timely, and relevant information that is vital to operating their businesses. Voegele has been with BBI International since 2008. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from North Dakota State University.
February 27, 2014
U.K.-based China New Energy Ltd. has announced that after completing the due diligence process, it will not proceed with the previously announced acquisition of BAPP Ethanol Holdings Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sino Distillery Group Ltd. READ MORE
February 26, 2014
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman David Camp, R-Mich., has released draft legislation to reform federal tax code. The draft, titled the "Tax Reform Act of 2014," would alter, and in some cases repeal, tax incentives for biofuels and bioenergy. READ MORE
February 26, 2014
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register proposing to require certain new vehicles to feature badges, labels and owner's manual information on alternative fuels. READ MORE
February 25, 2014
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has announced an expansion of its Look Before You Pump campaign that warns against small engine misfueling. The ethanol industry, however, has criticized the campaign for singling out E15. READ MORE
February 24, 2014
On Feb. 20, the USDA released the 2012 Census Preliminary Report. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the preliminary data provides "a snapshot of a strong rural America that has remained stable during difficult economic times." READ MORE
February 21, 2014
The U.S. Grains Council recently published its 2013 annual report, highlighting achievements made over the past year. The report notes that U.S. corn production set a new record last year, as did the export of distillers dried grains with solubles. READ MORE
February 20, 2014
The Renewable Fuels Association has released a study conducted by ABF Economics, titled "Contribution of the Ethanol Industry to the Economy of the United States," that demonstrates the impact of the ethanol industry on jobs and energy independence. READ MORE
February 19, 2014
The U.S. EPA has published renewable identification number (RIN) data for January, reporting the first generation of cellulosic ethanol RINs since 2012. Cellulosic RINs were generated last year, but those RINs were for drop-in gasoline and diesel. READ MORE
February 19, 2014
The USDA has released new 10-year agricultural projections, predicting a moderate growth in corn demand over the next decade.While corn-based ethanol production has rebounded since the 2012 decline, the pace of further expansion is slowing. READ MORE
February 17, 2014
Bunge Ltd. released its 2013 financial results, reporting a loss of $34 million for its sugar and bioenergy segment, an improvement over the $118 million loss the reported in 2012. Overall, the company reported net sales of $61.347 billion for 2012. READ MORE
© Copyright 2014 - BBI International - All rights reserved.