Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week released the latest farm bill forum theme paper – this one on USDA’s role in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. The renewable energy analysis paper, as well as previously released analysis papers, are available at www.usda.gov/farmbill. Report (:57 wma)
Georgia Bioenergy Conference Success
Over 600 people attended the Bioenergy Conference in Tifton last week – one of them was Tyron Spearman who talked with one of the organizers. Report (:57 wma)
GA Bioenergy Potential for Farmers
Tyron Spearman talked with one person who looks at the potential for farmers in Georgia when it comes to bioenergy. Â Report (:57 wma)
25x’25 For Energy Independence
The 25×25 Alliance measures a way for this land of ours to become less dependent on foreign oil. Report (1:00 wma)
GA Bioenergy Conference Runs Through Thursday
Murray Campbell with First United Ethanol, LLC – or FUEL – near Camilla, Georgia is speaking at the Bioenergy Conference this week on starting a biofuels operation. Report (1:00 wma)
Congress Supports More E85 Pumps
THE U-S HOUSE LAST WEEK OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVED LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF 85 PERCENT ETHANOL FUEL AT GAS STATIONS. Report (1:00 wma)
Bioenergy Conference This Week in Tifton
The state of Georgia is holdng a conference to look at it’s future in bioenegry. Tyron Spearman has this Report (:43 wma)
House Bill to Increase Availability of Alternative Fuels
The House has approved legislation to help establish more alternative fuel stations. Â Report (:27 wma)
Propane Could Help Create New Fuel
A propane research project is looking into turning animal and plant waste into hydrogen fuel. Read the story on the Propane Education and Research Council website. Report (:55 wma)
FL Ag Commissioner Energized About Ethanol
Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson sees a bright future for ethanol in Florida. Report (:55 wma)