Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce utility expenses on their operations. The pact extends a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2009. The Secretary was joined on …
Fuels America: Biofuels Get Their Green On
Fuels America held a press conference on April 17, 2013 to highlight sustainability improvements from farm to fiber to fuel. During the press call farmers and ethanol industry experts gave a briefing on the increased sustainability measures taken in renewable fuel production from farm to fuel tank. Participants of the call included Fred Yoder, farmer and past president of the …
Vilsack and LaHood Press Avail
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood officially extended for five years an agreement between USDA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help develop viable biofuels for the aviation industry. The two secretaries signed the agreement Monday (4/15/13) at the Advanced Biofuels Summit at Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland. Vilsack and LaHood held a press availability after …
Growth Energy Capitol Presser
Members of Growth Energy are on Capitol Hill this week to meet with legislators regarding the benefits of the ethanol industry. In particular, participants will discuss the value of E15, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the issues surrounding Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). The Growth Energy leadership team, CEO Tom Buis, and Co-Chairmen of the Board General (Ret.) Wesley Clark …
2013 National Biodiesel Conference
Coverage of the 10th annual National Biodiesel Conference – February 4-7, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV. Complete coverage on official Biodiesel Conference Blog – with archives starting in 2006. 2013 National Biodiesel Conference Photo Album Audio Biodiesel Board Celebrating 20 Years – Secretary Vilsack Addresses Biodiesel Conference – Former Senator speaks at Biodiesel Conference – United Soybean Board Receives Eye …
2013 National Ethanol Conference
Coverage of 18th National Ethanol Conference – Feb. 5-7, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV Category link for stories on DomesticFuel.com Photos Video and Audio 2013 National Ethanol Conference Photo Album 2013 NEC Golf Tournament Photo Album Speakers Audio Video NEC 13 Bob Dinneen recorded live on UStream NEC 13 Secretary Vilsack recorded live on UStream Conference panels Perspectives on the …
RFA Responds to Stepped Up RFS Attacks
Less than two weeks after the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the oil and retail food industries are renewing and increasing attacks on the law. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on the actions taken by the American Petroleum Institute and the National Council of Chain Restaurants this …
Audio with RFA CEO Bob Dinneen on RFS Waiver Denial
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is happy with the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from RFA’s Bob Dinneen on the EPA’s announcement Friday. Full Release
Ethanol Report on RFS Waiver Comment Period
The comment period on a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requested by several governors is underway and was recently extended by the Environmental Protection Agency. So, between now and October 11 is the time for all interested parties to be getting their comments in to EPA to have their voices heard on the issue. Full Release
More E15 Could Hit Market This Month
The final hurdle to allow sales of 15% ethanol for 2001 and newer model year vehicles was cleared on June 15, but so far only two stations in Kansas have been able to commercially sell the fuel. That should change as summer comes to a close, according to Renewable Fuels Association Director of Market Development Robert White who explains in …
RFA Responds to RFS Waiver Request
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) expects the waiver requested this week by livestock and poultry groups of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) will be denied by the Environmental Protection Agency, despite the impact one of the worst droughts in history is having on the nation’s corn crop. Full Release
“Agvocate” to Keynote First Women in Agribusiness Summit
BOSTON, MASS., June 19, 2012 – With unmatched passion and commitment to helping people understand the path from farm gate to the consumer plate, keynote speaker Michele Payn-Knoper will inspire the audience to build connected communities in the industry at the debut of the Women in Agribusiness Summit (www.WomeninAg.com) in New Orleans, Sept. 16-17. Full Release
RFA Analyzes USDA WASDE Report
The first guess of corn production for the new crop year in USDA’s May 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report is even higher than many in the industry expected at 14.8 billion bushels. In this edition of “The Ethanol Report,” Renewable Fuels Association Vice President for Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper looks at the numbers and gives the …
17th Annual National Ethanol Conference Wrap Up
The 17th annual National Ethanol Conference of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) was one of the best ever, with a good crowd and headline speakers. This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from keynote speakers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, futurist Dr. James Canton, political commentators Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs, and RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen. Full Release
Preview of 17th Annual National Ethanol Conference
This edition of the “Ethanol Report” with Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO BobDinneen features a preview of this week’s 17th Annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. Full Release