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Aug. 30, 2007: Co. Aims to Squeeze More Fuel From Corn

An ethanol company based in South Dakota plans to expand its Iowa-based ethanol plant to include the production of cellulosic ethanol.

Forbes
Co. Aims to Squeeze More Fuel From Corn
Associated Press
By Dirk Lammers
Aug. 30, 2007
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Mike Johanns

Title:
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Date:
08/10/2006
Media outlet:
Des Moines Register

We've always talked about farm policy in terms of food and fiber. I really believe this next farm bill is going to be a farm bill that talks about food, fiber and energy."

March 13, 2007: Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry?

With ethanol and biodiesel gaining steam, thousands of new jobs are developing in power plants.

PRAIRIE NEWS SERVICE
A radio news service for North Dakota
March 13, 2007

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March 2, 2007: Renewable Fuels, Origin of Food are Focus of National 2007 Farm Convention

Renewable fuels, a new farm bill and "country of origin" food labels are on the agenda of the National Farmers Union annual convention.

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Feb. 9, 2007: Could Biofuel Plan Benefit Minnesota?

A plan being proposed as part of the next Farm Bill, which would use native plants for energy, could help grow Minnesota's economy.

Minnesota News Connection
Feb. 9, 2007

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Jan. 26, 2007: Global Warming Solutions Would Help South Dakota's Ag Economy

President Bush recognized the serious challenge of Global warming during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, and energy policy groups are hopeful technological innovations will be fast-tracked in states like South Dakota to create solutions.

GREATER DAKOTA NEWS SERVICE
Jan. 26, 2007

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Nov. 29, 2006: Iowa Ag Expert: Make Ethanol Earth-friendly

For rural Iowa, the surging bio-economy has been a blessing, and experts say the challenge is to ensure Iowa's leadership in renewable fuels while protecting the environment.

Iowa News Service
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Nov. 22, 2006: ND farmers: Clearing the Air Pays Off

A new program offered through Farmers Union pays producers for their efforts to protect the environment. It's called the Carbon Credit Program, and North Dakota farmers have taken the lead in signing up for it.

Prairie News Service
Nov. 22, 2006

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Oct. 12, 2006: Minnesota Farmers Invited to "Exchange Carbon"

Farmers in Minnesota and 13 other states are now eligible to trade "carbon credits" on the Chicago Climate Exchange. The program is designed to promote land stewardship, clean the air and boost farm profits.

Minnesota News Connection
Oct. 12, 2006

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Aug. 8, 2006: Oil Field Closing Raises Concerns in Minnesota

Supporters of renewable energy say the shutdown of a major pipeline bringing oil from Alaska to the United States, because of maintenance problems, is more evidence of the need to develop renewable sources of electricity.

Minnesota News Connection
Aug. 8, 2006

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