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U. S. Ethanol Sector Faces Grim Prospects

By K.t. Arasu March 5, 2009

Hard times have hit the once-robust U. S. ethanol sector amid the economic recession, with as much as 15 per cent of production capacity likely standing idle, USDA chief economist Joseph Glauber said Feb. 25. It was a sobering assessment of the fledging industry that was once bursting with optimism and financial gains as the

News

New Biofuels Seen Coming From Many Sources

By Michael Hogan February 26, 2009

New-generation biofuels will come from a wide range of sources and no single feedstock may dominate, a conference on second-generation biofuels organized by German commodity analysts F. O. Licht heard Feb. 13. Non-food plants and crops mentioned at the conference as possibilities for use in future biofuels range from corn husks, grasses and algae to

News

Ethanol Seen Taking Third Of U. S. Gasoline Market

February 19, 2009

The United States could replace nearly a third of gasoline consumption with ethanol mainly made from plant waste and special energy crops in about 20 years, according to a study released Feb. 10. Some 75 billion gallons of ethanol per year could be made from non-food cellulosic feedstocks, like wood waste and fast-growing grasses, and

Opinion

Has ethanol’s boost to corn prices run its course?

By Daryll E. Ray February 12, 2009

Recent news stories have been flush with reports about developments in cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels production. Maybe these reports help provide an understanding of why Informa Economics recently forecast corn prices below $3 with wheat prices below $4 and soybeans under $7. Let’s look at the biofuels news first and then see what implications

News

One-Fifth Of U. S. Ethanol Capacity Idled

By Lisa Shumaker February 12, 2009

U. S. ethanol producer and grain processor Archer Daniels Midland Co. said Feb. 3 nearly 21 per cent of U. S. ethanol production capacity has been shut due to weak demand and poor margins. U. S. ethanol plants with a production capacity of 10.2 billion gallons per year are currently operating, down from a peak

Oilseeds, Opinion

U. S. plantings guesses key for CBOT grains prices

By Christine Stebbins February 5, 2009

The big unknown for U. S. corn and soybean prices – planting intentions – will likely keep the prices of both on edge over the next couple months. U. S. planted acreage is always fodder for traders at this time of year, as farmers pencil out seed and fertilizer costs. But the biggest factor is

Cereals, News

Sorghum gene map could lead to improved crops

By Will Dunham February 5, 2009

Scientists have deciphered the genetic makeup of sorghum, a drought-tolerant crop and important food and biofuel source, and said the breakthrough could help develop better crops for arid regions. Sorghum is one of the world’s leading cereals, along with corn, wheat, oats and barley, and can thrive in hot, dry conditions other crops cannot tolerate.

News

Answer to fertilizer woes blowing in the wind, says researcher

By Daniel Winters February 5, 2009

Brandon Here’s an interesting experiment: On a hot day, open a six-pack of beer with your buddies and start drinking. When there’s only two left, observe the dynamics. The degree of thirst and the attitudes of the company present will determine how the situation gets resolved. That in a nutshell, describes the current global fossil

News

U. S. ethanol industry wants diversification

By Alex Binkley February 5, 2009

Developing non grain sources of ethanol should be a priority for the administration of President Barrack Obama, the U. S. Renewable Fuels Association says. Chairman Chris Standlee and CEO Bob Dinneen told reporters in a conference call that the Obama administration should provide loan guarantees for next-generation technologies to make the ethanol industry less dependent

Cereals, News

PotashCorp profit jumps:

January 29, 2009

Saskatoon-based PotashCorp reported a fourth-quarter profit that more than doubled to $788 million last Thursday and its shares surged even though it issued weaker-than-expected forecasts for 2009. The world’s biggest fertilizer company said it sees 2009 potash shipments flat with 2008 or slightly lower even though it expects increased global demand in the second quarter.

Daily Network News

Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

Tag Archives Ethanol fuel

U. S. Ethanol Sector Faces Grim Prospects

New Biofuels Seen Coming From Many Sources

Ethanol Seen Taking Third Of U. S. Gasoline Market

Has ethanol’s boost to corn prices run its course?

One-Fifth Of U. S. Ethanol Capacity Idled

U. S. plantings guesses key for CBOT grains prices

Sorghum gene map could lead to improved crops

Answer to fertilizer woes blowing in the wind, says researcher

U. S. ethanol industry wants diversification

PotashCorp profit jumps:

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