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News from January 2009
Corn Provides a Positive Economic Impact
In the past few years, the expansion of corn production nationwide, driven by higher yields, has seen a rise in the commodity’s impact on local, state and national economies. Overall in 2008, the U.S. corn crop of 12.1 billion bushels is valued at approximately $47.19 billion, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
While the average farm price for corn dropped from $4.20 per bushel in 2007 to $3.90 by year-end 2008, corn remains America’s top crop, said National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Bob Dickey.
Farmers count on new reservoirs for survival
By Steve Porter
January 16, 2009 --
If the $426 million Northern Integrated Supply Project - which already has $5 million and more than five years of work invested in it - is shot down by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, it would have devastating consequences for Northern Colorado agriculture, farm proponents say.
"Without NISP, I think you'll see thousands of acres (of farmland) going out of production and failing cities without that water," said Crystal Korrey, state affairs director for the Colorado Farm Bureau.
Farmers Count on New Reservoirs for Survival
By Steve Porter
If the $426 million Northern Integrated Supply Project - which already has $5 million and more than five years of work invested in it - is shot down by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, it would have devastating consequences for Northern Colorado agriculture, farm proponents say.
"Without NISP, I think you'll see thousands of acres (of farmland) going out of production and failing cities without that water," said Crystal Korrey, state affairs director for the Colorado Farm Bureau.
NISP, proposed by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy Di
New studies finds corn-ethanol production has minimal impact on land use, global warming
Ethanol production creates smaller carbon footprint than gasoline
Increase in corn supply will meet food demand and stimulate renewable fuel growth
MARION, Ohio – A new comprehensive environmental study has revealed that the production of corn-based ethanol leaves a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline.
Statement from Growth Energy on Environmental Working Group’s Study on Federal Investment in Renewable Energy
Today, Growth Energy released the following statement regarding Environmental Working Group’s study on federal investment in renewable energy that was released on January 9, 2009:
Biofuel Boosters
Biodiesel blender pump hits Iowa; ethanol site opens in Colo.
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Ron's Five Point Mart in Dubuque recently installed the state's first biodiesel blender pump, prompting both celebration and speculation on the part of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), even as other biofuel options took root elsewhere across the country.
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