Biofuels Expert Appointed by National Algae Association
US - The National Algae Association announces a new Research and Development collaborative to accelerate the commercialization of algae to produce multiple fuels: biodiesel, ethanol,...

USDA Acreage Report
US - Corn planted acreage down 7% from 2007, Soybean acreage up 17% and all Wheat acreage up 5%, reports the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Corn/Soy Diets Presented at World Poultry Congress 2008
AUSTRALIA - New generation heat stable E. Coli phytases, improving the feeding value of distillers dried grains with solubles and enzyme solutions to maximise use of corn/soy...

CME: Corn and Soybean Acres
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 30^th June, 2008.

Vic to Become Home to Biodiesel Plant
AUSTRALIA - The small town of Donald in central Victoria is becoming home to one of the largest biodiesel plants in the state, reports ABC.

Weekly Outlook: Stocks and Acreage Exceed Expectations
US - The USDA’s June Grain Stocks and Acreage reports revealed larger numbers than generally expected. The estimates were initially quite negative for corn prices, but provided some...

K-State Honoured with USDA Award for Bioenergy Initiatives
MANHATTAN - Kansas State University is one of 16 universities nationwide recognized for bioenergy initiatives by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Bio Energy Awareness Days in Washington,...

US Biofuel Plants File for Bankruptcy
US - Soaring corn and soy prices on top of rising construction costs and tight credit markets have pushed about a dozen US biofuel plants to file recently for bankruptcy protection,...

CME: USDA 'Grain Stocks' and 'Acreage' Reports
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 26^th June, 2008.

Biofuels: The Real Deal
IRELAND - The many biofuel policies that are being come up with are, instead of solving the climate and fuel problems, adding to food insecurity and price rises, victimising the poor...

CAGW: Another Supporter of Ethanol Mandate Waiver
WASHINGTON - The following is a statement, issued today by Tom Schatz, President, Citizens Against Government Waste:

Making the Best Use of Biofuels
RWANDA - The whole "Food Vs. Fuel" debate is threatening developing nations - nations that have to both food AND fuel for the sake of survival.

Tips for Late Soybean Replanting
KANSAS - Where soybean stands have been devastated by hailstorms, drowning, or some other factor, producers may be thinking about replanting, said Kraig Roozeboom, K-State Research...

Pig Crisis Due to Grain Costs
UK - Feed wheat was £100 a year ago, then it rose to £200. Now it has dropped back to £150. This poses a problem for the industry, which is faced with the task of explaining to retailers,...

Study: The Impacts of Biofuel Farm Bills
US - Government biofuel policies affect fuel and farm commodity prices, but the price of a barrel of oil can have even larger effects. Tax credits, import tariffs and mandates on usage...