Biotechnology holds the key to meeting demand for both food and fuel in the future, according to a new study released by the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy. Report (1:00 wma)
Transportation for Biofuels Needs Updating
While most ethanol & biodiesel plants are located in the midwest, they are starting to grow in other parts of the country. Due to this, some changes are going to be needed in transportation.  Report (:20 wma)
On-Line Ethanol Course
A new on-line training course for ethanol provides an understanding of the fuel and how it affects engine performance and the environment. Check it out at www.drivingethanol.org. Report (1:00 wma)
Bump in the Road for e85
A recent decision by Underwriters Laboratory to review E85 pump parts for approval is a bump in the road for expansion of 85 percent ethanol across this land of ours, but the Renewable Fuels Association says it’s only temporary. Report (1:00 wma)
New Breed of Dodge Ram
There’s a new breed of Dodge Ram tackling the nation’s environmental and energy challenges, and it’s running on biodiesel. The new 2007 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Diesel Pickup will be factory fueled with B5, a blend containing 5 percent biodiesel made from soybeans grown in the U.S. Report (1:00 wma)
Propane at Sunbelt
It’s a busy week for the Propane Education and Research Council, which will be exhibiting at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Stop by the Georgia Propane building at Sunbelt this week and find out more about the latest in propane agriculture technologies on block C-10 near the lawn and garden display. Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma)
Bush Touts Renewable Fuels Progress
President Bush talked about renewable fuels in Alabama during a speech at the Advancing Renewable Fuels Conference last week in St. Louis. He discussed research being done at Auburn into using wood chips to make ethanol, as well as E85 being used in police vehicles in Hoover, AL. Report (1:00 wma)
Ethanol Story
The ethanol industry has kicked off a new promotion with tailgate parties and pump promotions centered around pro football games this fall. According to Reece Nanfito, Ethanol Promotion and Information Council Senior Director of Marketing, promotions for the corn-based fuel are planned to take place prior to professional football match-ups around the country. “At the tailgating parties, we have tents …
IRL Goes Green
All lights are green for the Indy Racing League to switch to 100 percent ethanol next year. Report (1:00 wma)
Melons to Ethanol
How about a nice juicy slice of – ethanol? A research project through the National Watermelon Association will study how to turn wasted watermelons into fuel. Report (1:00 wma)