BY Oklahoma State University Found In:Feedstocks, CellulosicA group of researchers from Oklahoma State University have published an analysis of a genome they say has great potential for the cost-effective production of biofuel. The team has described multiple unique features within the genome of rumen fungus. READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Feedstocks, CellulosicThe Energy Biosciences Institute was granted its first patent since the public-private research partnership was established in 2007. It focuses on a method to convert C5 and C6 sugars into biofuel.The institute also published its annual report. READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleFound In:FeedstocksThe USDA has released the June 12 edition of its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. The outlook for 2013/14 corn supplies is lowered 135 million bushels to 14 billion with the average yield projected at 156.5 bushels per acre. READ MORE
BY Syngenta Corp. Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessThe benefits of Enogen trait technology from Syngenta Corp. are piquing the interest of ethanol plants now more than ever. Interest is also expanding among farmers, with nearly 300 growers contracted to grow more than 64,000 acres this season. READ MORE
BY Anna Simet Found In:Feedstocks, Cellulosic, PolicyThe U.S. Senate passed its version of a new Farm Bill, leaving the ag energy industry satisfied with the inclusion of mandatory funding for energy title programs. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on its version of the bill soon. READ MORE
BY Novozymes Found In:Operations, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessNovozymes has announced the launch of new enzyme technology that can increase ethanol yield from corn by up to 5 percent. The technology also increases corn oil extraction by 13 percent, while saving 8 percent energy. READ MORE
BY Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits, Mascoma Corp. Found In:Operations, Feedstocks, BusinessLallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits and Mascoma Corp. have announced the introduction of their next generation advanced yeast product, TransFerm Yield+, a bioengineered drop-in substitute for conventional fermenting yeast. READ MORE
BY Acoustical Society of America Found In:Feedstocks, CellulosicAll chefs know that "you have to break some eggs to make an omelet," and that includes engineers at Iowa State University who are using high-frequency sound waves to break down plant materials in order to cook up a better batch of biofuel. READ MORE
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