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News from March 2008
Reports Show Global Stretch of Renewable Energy and Fuels
Two recent reports show how renewable and sustainable energy and fuels are spreading around the world, benefiting communities as well as ecosystems. And this global expansion includes corn ethanol, benefiting farmers in the United States and around the world, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) noted.
Local E85 Sales Rising
By Tony Kindelspire
Longmont Times-Call
Publish Date: 3/23/2008
LONGMONT — Sales of E85 fuel have steadily increased at both Longmont gas stations that are selling the alternative fuel.
In July, the 1st Stop station at 900 Ken Pratt Blvd. became the first station in Boulder County to sell the fuel, which is composed of 85 percent corn ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.
NCGA: ABC Shows Lack of Knowledge on Corn
As last year’s documentary “King Corn” has received renewed media interest, especially in a one-sided report that aired this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” the National Corn Growers Association would like to make a few things clear.
E20 blend passes compatibility, performance tests
Study finds 20 percent ethanol blend works in wide range of vehicles
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Increasing the amount of renewable ethanol blended into gasoline from10 percent to 20 percent does not present problems for current vehicles or fuel dispensing equipment and provides similar power and performance, according to a new study released Wednesday by the State of Minnesota.
Economic Report Examines Food Price Inflation
A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City provides a detailed look at historic and projected increases in food prices. While higher prices for commodities such as corn play a part in price increases for certain food segments, the report states, so-called “marketing costs” – defined by the bank as the difference between the farm value and consumer spending for food – drive the overall increase seen.
LiquidMaize - Groundbreaking Ceremony
LiquidMaize soon will begin contributing to Colorado's "New Energy Economy" by producing renewable fuels using the most scientifically advanced techniques and the most innovative distribution model designed to strengthen Prowers County’s local economy.
A groundbreaking ceremony for this innovative new ethanol plant will be held 11 a.m. March 15, Prowers County Road 8, four miles north of Lamar, Colorado at the Four-States Feedyard, following the Prowers County Development Inc. Annual Meeting and breakfast in Lamar, Colorado at 8:00 AM.
Ethanol Industry Boosts National Economy
When it comes to supporting U.S. manufacturing, providing jobs or filling the coffers of government treasuries, the U.S. ethanol industry is doing its fair share – and then some, according to a new study on ethanol’s economic impact.
NCGA, BASF Recognize Scholarship Winners
Recipients of the National Corn Growers Association Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship program, sponsored by BASF Corporation, were announced last week at the 2008 Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn.
National 25x’25 Summit to Highlight Value of Renewable Energy
An upcoming conference will offer the latest in research and policy developments that will help make America's farms, ranches and forestlands major players in a new energy future. The National 25x'25 Renewable Energy Summit is scheduled for March 11-13 in Omaha, Neb.
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