Feedstocks

March 10, 2014

WASDE: Corn exports up, ending stocks lowered 24 million bushels

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:FeedstocksProjected U.S. feed grain ending stocks for 2013/14 are reduced with higher corn exports and lower oats imports. Corn exports are projected 25 million bushels higher to 1.625 billion bushels on stronger world imports and the rising pace of shipments. READ MORE

March 07, 2014

In Depth: The Sugar Producers

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Operations, Feedstocks, Cellulosic, BusinessSweetwater Energy and Proterro, two companies using widely different approaches, aim for low-cost sugar that may give today’s corn ethanol plants a glide path into advanced ethanol production. They're in different stages, but share similar promise. READ MORE

March 06, 2014

In Depth: Early Risers

BY Chris HansonFound In:Operations, Feedstocks, Cellulosic, BusinessFollowing multiyear feedstock procurement campaigns and vast investments of capital, resources and time, America’s first big cellulosic ethanol plants are nearing startup. EPM examines the progress of the Abengoa, Poet-DSM and DuPont facilities. READ MORE

February 28, 2014

Pacific Ethanol reports record fourth quarter, year-end results

BY Holly JessenFound In:Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessPacific Ethanol Inc. announced that it had achieved record gross profit and operating income in the fourth quarter and twelve month period that ended Dec. 31. READ MORE

February 25, 2014

New Holland provides tractors to ISU BioCentury Research Farm

BY Iowa State University Found In:Feedstocks, Cellulosic, BusinessThe loan of two tractors by New Holland Agriculture to Iowa State University's BioCentury Research Farm has provided new options for its biomass research projects. A model T8.330 and a T5.115 tractor with a loader were loaned to the facility. READ MORE

February 25, 2014

BNDES, Finep launch program to encourage ethanol innovation

BY Brazilian Development Bank Found In:Feedstocks, BusinessThe Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and Finep, Innovation and Research, recently launched a public call-to-submission for business plans aimed at agricultural-technological innovation in the sugar-based ethanol sector. READ MORE

February 24, 2014

USDA releases preliminary data from 2012 Census of Agriculture

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Feedstocks, Business, PolicyOn 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 24, 2014

Carbon sequestration not so simple in biomass crop production

BY USDA, Ann Perry Found In:Feedstocks, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyFindings at the USDA are providing information about the soil carbon dynamics that play a crucial role in lifecycle assessments of bioenergy production. These studies at support the USDA priority of developing new new sources of bioenergy. READ MORE

February 19, 2014

Proterro receives patent on unique photobioreactor

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Feedstocks, Cellulosic, BusinessProterro Inc.'s latest patent is on its way to being finalized. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a notice of allowance to Proterro for a device patent covering the company's proprietary photobioreactor. READ MORE