Biomass

Shengquan and Novozymes partner on cellulosic ethanol April 2012

The Chinese Shengquan Group will commercially produce cellulosic ethanol for solvents and biochemicals in June 2012 using technology from Novozymes. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

NovaGreen to become sole inulin producer April 2012

NovaGreen Inc. s poised to become North America’s only producer of inulin in the next 24 months. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Farm bill misses the mark on energy April 2012

A coalition of trade groups and organizations are disappointed that the Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill provides no real funding for energy programs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Largest bale pickup truck in the world unveiled April 2012

Feedstox (a KABB company) and Kelderman Manufacturing are debuting the largest bale picking truck in the world at the International Biomass Conference. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Americans support renewable fuels April 2012

American voters are overwhelmingly supportive of the key federal policy driving renewable fuel innovation in America – the Renewable Fuel Standard. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CropLife Canada welcome new managing director April 2012

CropLife Canada has strengthened its chemistry capacity with the addition of Dr. Maria Trainer as managing director of regulatory affairs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Brazilian ethanol takes a dive April 2012

Unica, Brazil's leading sugar and ethanol producers association, says that Brazil's imports will fall because of its worst season in a decade. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Missouri research shows multiple uses for willow trees April 2012

A University of Missouri team is determining methods to reclaim developed flood plain land, keep the waterways free of pollutants and develop a biomass crop. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Vivergo bioethanol plant accepts first grain April 2012

UK-based wheat and grain marketing company Frontier Agriculture said it has made its first wheat delivery to Vivergo Fuels' newly constructed bioethanol plant. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Biomass Crop Assistance Program detailed April 2012

The USDA Farm Service Agency has announced the application period for the next round of Biomass Crop Assistance Program Project Areas. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

BioNitrogen plans new fertilizer plant April 2012

BioNitrogen as signed a Letter of Intent to construct the company's second planned fertilizer plant at the Levelland Industrial Rail Park, Levelland, Texas. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Energy crops show promise in Ontario April 2012

A new report shows there’s a business opportunity for developing a biomass industry in Ontario by using miscanthus, switchgrass, sorghum and tall prairie grass. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Military needs biofuels, says BIO March 2012

Biofuel production is necessary for energy and national security, BIO said to the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

How to make biofuel and bioproduct industries sustainable March 2012

Advanced Biofuels USA, in its latest "quick brief" describes how to make the US biofuels and bioproduct industry sustainable Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Florida nanotechnology a fuel alternative March 2012

University of Florida researchers have developed plant-based technology that could reduce dependence on foreign oil and may also help treat cancer. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Native Energy gathers sponsors to reduce emissions March 2012

Carbon offset developer Native Energy has launched a partnership with corporate sponsors to develop projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Benefits of pulp sludge in agriculture March 2012

Once thought of as a waste product, mechanical pulp sludge is being used on both agricultural and forest soils in Alberta as a “super fertilizer." Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Miscanthus genome map complete March 2012

Ceres, Inc. and the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences have completed the genetic map for Miscanthus, a valued energy crop. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Vorus to build biomass plants in Manitoba March 2012

Vorus Biopower Inc. has announced that it plans to build two biomass power plants in Manitoba to create biomass cubes and pellets from agricultural residues. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Viridia to turn wood chips into sugar March 2012

A California company, Viridia, has secured financing in Mississippi to begin building sugar processing plants to create biofuels. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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