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Holly Jessen is managing editor for Ethanol Producer Magazine. She has written for the magazine since January 2010 and has previous experience working for daily and weekly newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota. She graduated from Andrews University in 2000 with a double major in English and journalism.
May 21, 2013
Maine Gov. Paul LePage recently signed a bill effectively limiting corn-ethanol blends to 10 percent. However, it will take action in two other area states before it becomes a reality. Two other anti-ethanol bills have floundered in the state senate. READ MORE
May 20, 2013
I don’t just write about the U.S. ethanol industry as a day job. I really, truly believe that the industry is producing a more environmentally friendly fuel that saves drivers money at the gas pump and strengthens our national security. READ MORE
May 16, 2013
Iowa State University is about halfway through a three-month long online survey of livestock producers' use of distillers grains. The nationwide survey is focused on the beef, dairy, swine and poultry sectors. READ MORE
May 15, 2013
The latest salary survey includes data on everything from total plant payroll, previous job experience of employees, the most important factors in job satisfaction and more. READ MORE
May 15, 2013
Attracting and retaining a team of dedicated and motivated employees is integral to company success. READ MORE
May 14, 2013
Two anti-ethanol bills that previously passed the Maine House of Representatives are now in the Senate, with the majority agreeing with an "ought not pass" report on one bill and the second bill tabled awaiting further action. READ MORE
May 13, 2013
One of the most interesting things about my job is the chance to talk to ethanol producers. I’ve met some really interesting characters—from Midwesterners that remind me of my farming roots to people with an international flair. READ MORE
May 10, 2013
A trial scheduled for July 2014 between two biobutanol companies won't happen after a lawsuit Gevo Inc. brought against Butamax Advanced Biofuels has been dismissed. The lawsuit was regarding Gevo's U.S. Patent No. 8,101,808. READ MORE
May 09, 2013
Comparing the first quarter of this year to the same time period in 2012 shows several key improvements for Pacific Ethanol Inc. The company reported its quarter one financial results in a conference call May 9. READ MORE
May 07, 2013
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. experienced significant financial improvement from the first quarter of 2012 to the first quarter of this year, selling about 170 million gallons of ethanol during the first three months of 2013. READ MORE
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