Biofuel Crop Diversity Adds Value
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, Michigan State University scientists find.

Homegrown Energy a Big Win for Jobs
Next-generation biofuels could create over 18,000 jobs, displace nearly 15 per cent of Gasoline consumed in the DC metro area, and reduce millions of pounds of nutrient runoff into the Chesapeake Bay

Biofuels—New Report Brings Greater Clarity to Burning Issue
A report by an international panel of the United Nations has shown that some crop-based fuels show positive climate benefits, while others are environmentally questionable.

Native Prairie Grasses - the Answer to Wildlife-friendly Biofuels?
When society jumps on a bandwagon, even for a good cause, there may be unintended consequences. The unintended consequence of crop-based biofuels may be the loss of wildlife habitat, particularly that of the birds who call this country's grasslands home,...

Miscanthus: Better Southeast Biofuel Crop
When it comes to growing crops to make into biofuels, the talk usually centers on corn or switchgrass. But in the Southeast, the ornamental grass Miscanthus may outgrow them both, writes Stephanie Schupska from the University of Georgia.

Bioenergy Crops Likely to be More Invasive
Whilst there is interest in bioenergy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, there is also concern about its environmental impact. A recent study demonstrates that potential bioenergy crops in Hawaii are two to four times more likely to be invasive...

New Test Corners Elusive Biofuels Enzyme
In a wood near you, powerful microbes quicken the decay of fallen tree branches. These adroit decomposers perform that essential role by producing specialised enzymes, writes Marcia Wood at the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Future for Bioenergy and Sustainable Land Use
There is a significant worldwide potential for producing energy from biomass that should be used, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

Production of Giant Reedgrass for Biofuel
Giant grasses, that have been regarded as weeds and that grow prolofically in Florida and across other US states are now attracting attention as potential feedstocks for biofuels. Robert Gilbert, associate professor; Agronomy Department, Everglades Research...

Corn or Pellet Stoves Offer Heating Options
Fluctuating energy prices have some people considering biomass stoves as a way to heat their homes. North Dakota State University's Extension energy educator provides the pros and cons of heating with corn or pellet stoves.

Biofuels and Agriculture
Second generation biofuels produced from lignocellulosic feedstocks have major implications for agriculture and food security, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

Banking on Biobutanol
Research by the ARS is showing that distilling biobutanol from various crops can offer an advantage over ethanol. Jan Suszkiw from the ARS looks at teh latest reseaqrch in the October edition of the USDA ARS Agricultureal Research Magazine.

Superenzymes - Turning Tough Cell Walls Into Readily Fermented Sugars
Superenzymes could help break down cell walls to ease the production of biofuels. Marcia Wood from the ARS looks at the research in the October issue of the USDA ARS Agricultural Research Magazine.

Biofuels: Look Toward Future Feedstocks
By the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

Biofuels: Look Toward Future Feedstocks
“Bioenergy will be the biggest change in agriculture in our history,” said Gale Buchanan, USDA’s Undersecretary of Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics in 2007.