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Food Groups Sue U.S. For Ethanol Boost In Gasoline

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Livestock producers and food industry groups filed a suit on Nov. 9 seeking to overturn a U.S. decision to allow higher levels of ethanol in gasoline, saying it could push up food prices. The Grocery Manufacturers Association, the National Meat Association and other groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency, saying regulators overstepped their authority when
Crops, Oilseeds

S – for Nov. 18, 2010

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everal years ago the federal government agreed it would pass a law requiring petroleum diesel fuel contain two per cent biodiesel. But so far, it hasn’t done it. Canadian canola grower associations want that renewable fuel standard in place April 1, 2011 and are urging farmers to lobby their MPs to make it happen. “If
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Vilsack Says E15 Decision Underscores U. S. Support

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U. S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Oct. 13 the government’s decision to boost the amount of ethanol allowed in U. S. gasoline was a strong signal the Obama administration will establish a strong U. S. ethanol industry. “Today’s announcement on E15 for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and beyond is a positive signal that we
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Ottawa Finally Makes Ethanol Mandatory – for Sep. 9, 2010

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Long-promised regulations requiring all gasoline sold in Canada to contain at least five per cent ethanol will come into effect Dec. 15, the government announced last week. “Support for renewable fuels is support for farmers, rural communities and our economy,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said in a statement. “This is a vital step in generating
Crops, Oilseeds

Canola Oil Makes The Biodiesel Grade – for Aug. 5, 2010

Biodiesel made from canola oil would emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gas than petroleum diesel fuel, which would make it eligible for the U. S. mandate to increase renewable fuel production, according to the U. S. Envi ronmental Protect ion Agency (EPA). EPA data that compares greenhouse gas emissions between biodiesel and conventional diesel,
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Renewable Fuels Generate Economic Benefits: Study

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“It validates the commitment we made to Canadians.” – GORDON QUAIATTINI, CRFA Anew study for Canada’s renewable fuels industry has found biofuel production contributes major benefits to the nation’s economy. Canada receives a $2-billion-net annual economic gain from the production of biofuels, says the study done for the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. Biofuel (made from
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U. S. House Votes To Revive Biodiesel Tax Credit

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The U. S. House voted May 28 to revive the $1-a-gallon biodiesel tax credit for this year as part of passing a mammoth jobs bill. The bill now goes to the Senate, which is in recess until June 7, for a potential final vote. The biodiesel credit expired at the end of 2009. The revived
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Run Your Diesel Engine On Ethanol, Water And Diesel

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Suggest burning a mix of ethanol and water in a diesel engine and most farmers would give you a strange look and advice on places to go. But tell them it’s supposed to boost fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and extend engine life and you’ll have their attention. Ron Preston, president and Kevin Kenney, biofuel systems
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Provincial Grant Supports Biodiesel

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Amendments to the Biofuels Act would establish a new grant program to support biodiesel production in Manitoba, Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister Dave Chomiak says. “We will replace the fuel-tax exemption for Manitoba biodiesel with a production grant, payable directly to provincial producers,” said Chomiak. “We expect paying a grant to provincial producers, rather than
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U. S. Ethanol Fortunes In Limbo As E15 Ruling Looms

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The U. S. ethanol sector has been on the road to recovery since a calamitous 2008, but the once-soaring industry appears to have hit a plateau amid a glut of supply and a murky demand picture, analysts said at the Reuters Food and Agriculture Summit in Chicago. Producers are hoping that a government ruling expected

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