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Ethanol subsidies find GOP foes
Source: Robynn Tysver • World Herald • Posted: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
The political power of ethanol appears to have waned a little in Iowa if this year’s Republican presidential field is any indication.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Expand the Production and Availability of Advanced Biofuels
Posted: Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced payments for 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels.
The ethanol industry has had a profitable year despite the jump in corn prices , but the industry faces a slew of headwinds, including overcapacity and political pressure to cut generous incentives.
Source: Jason Plautz • E & E • Posted: Monday, October 31st, 2011
Oil and gas industry officials will discuss the consequences of federal mandates for motor fuel contents and performance before the House Science Committee this week.