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Novozymes, Monsanto team up to provide bioagricultural solutions

BY Novozymes Found In:Feedstocks, BusinessNovozymes and Monsanto Co. have announced a long-term strategic alliance to transform research and commercialization of sustainable microbial products that will provide a new platform of solutions for growers around the world. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Report highlights benefits of a comprehensive Farm Bill

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyA new government report highlights the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill. It discusses many benefits of a strong Farm Bill, including those related to the bioeconomy and clean energy. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Study highlights challenges of using invasive plants as feedstock

BY University of Illinois Found In:Feedstocks, CellulosicAccording to a recent study at the University of Illinois, harvesting invasive plants for use as biofuels may sound like a great idea, but the reality poses numerous obstacles and is too expensive to consider. READ MORE

November 27, 2013

ISU data shows profit shift from corn farmer, to ethanol producer

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessProfits in the ethanol supply chain have shifted in recent months and now accrue to the ethanol producer instead of the corn farmer. Retired Iowa State University extension agricultural economist Don Hofstrand took a closer look at the numbers. READ MORE

November 26, 2013

CCC sells sugar under FFP, announces new purchase invitation

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Feedstocks, BusinessThe USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. has announced the results of an offer made on Nov. 14 to sell sugar to bioenergy producers under the Feedstock Flexibility Program. The CCC also published a new invitation to purchase sugar under the program. READ MORE

November 26, 2013

Arcadia Biosciences, DuPont Pioneer collaborate on sorghum

BY Arcadia Biosciences Inc. Found In:FeedstocksArcadia Biosciences Inc. and DuPont Pioneer have announced their intention to collaborate to develop enabling technology to help manage pollen flow in sorghum, which will help facilitate the development and deployment of agronomic and quality traits. READ MORE

November 25, 2013

Positive corn, soybean yield reports add market pressure

BY Jason SagebielFound In:Markets, FeedstocksCorn prices are weakening and reports of a 14 billion bushel corn crop are circulating. This is increasing interest in distillers grains domestically and in the export markets. READ MORE

November 23, 2013

Opinion: Never Underestimate Productivity of the American Farmer

BY Tom BuisFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessAs Thanksgiving approaches, it's important to keep in mind that the American farmer produces the food that we eat daily and during holiday feasts. Unfortunately, farmers are too frequently criticized, unfairly and inaccurately. READ MORE

November 22, 2013

Genera, University of Tennessee complete supply chain research

BY Genera Energy Inc. Found In:Feedstocks, Cellulosic, BusinessIn 2009, The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $5 million to Genera Energy Inc. and the University of Tennessee to research and develop economical systems for bulk-handling and processing of chopped switchgrass. That project is now complete. READ MORE