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News from December 2007
It’s Law! NCGA Celebrates Signing of Energy Bill
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Ron Litterer issued the following statement today regarding final passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act.
“NCGA is delighted President George W. Bush signed the energy bill into law today, taking an historic step in strengthening America’s national security and reducing the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
NCGA Announces Yield Contest Winners
Out of a record number of entrants, 529 corn growers were recognized as tops in their field for the 2007 harvest , breaking records left and right and coming out on top as state-level winners of the National Corn Yield Contest.
We have posted both the national winners and the winners in each state.
Click here to view National Winners
Click here to view State Winners
Definitive study proves ethanol NOT the major driver in rising food prices
A recent study shows that the marketing bill -- the portion of final food costs that excludes grains or other raw materials -- is the most responsible for rising food prices as many of the activities included in the marketing bill are energy intensive. No single factor determines the price of food -- it is a complex set of factors. Corn prices, strengthened lately by growing ethanol demand, have no significant impact on consumer food prices.
Deadline Extended for NCGA Photo Contest
The deadline has been extended for the popular National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) “Gallery of Corn” Photo Contest, which offers a top prize of $500 to the photographer who best captures America’s most bountiful – and beautiful – crop. Shutterbugs now have until Dec. 14 to get their entries postmarked and mailed. The contest is open to NCGA members and their families. Winning photos will be featured in a special display at the 2008 Commodity Classic.
ACE:BTUs Don't Determine MPGs
By Todd Neeley
DTN Staff Reporter
OMAHA (DTN) -- A study released Wednesday by the American Coalition for Ethanol found that ethanol's energy content was not a direct predictor of fuel economy in four vehicles tested.
The research could debunk many of the concerns expressed about E85 and its possible inability to keep up with regular unleaded gasoline on fuel economy.
In a press release from ACE, Brian Jennings, executive vice president of the coalition, said the results -- at the very least -- should warrant additional research.
DOE to Invest $7.7M in Four Biofuels Projects
OAKHURST, N.J. (DTN) –- United States Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman said that the agency will invest up to $7.7 million in four biofuels research and development projects, bringing the agency's total investment this calendar year to over $1 billion in funding for biofuels R&D projects.
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