The Scoop Blog

May 13, 2013

Ah, the smell of tuwo or ethanol in the morning

BY Holly JessenOne 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 03, 2013

FEW award nomination deadline looming

BY Holly JessenDo you know someone that deserves recognition for the work they do in the ethanol industry? Tell us about it! READ MORE

April 29, 2013

Famous singer touts value of cellulosic ethanol

BY Holly JessenWhen you think of Neil Young, I’m betting the environment isn't the first thing that pops into your mind. Maybe it should. READ MORE

April 22, 2013

Geeking out over corn oil utilization numbers

BY Holly JessenI’m a self-professed geek. Journalism geek, word geek, ethanol geek, corn oil geek—shout geek out across a crowded room and my head will probably swivel. READ MORE

April 15, 2013

'Petropoly' is worth a read

BY Holly JessenA new book written by supporters of fuel choice came out in 2012. READ MORE

April 08, 2013

Rail safety is a top-priority issue

BY Holly JessenFor ethanol producers with on-site rail spurs, rail safety training could help avoid accidents causing injury, amputations and death as well as serious financial impacts to the company. READ MORE

April 01, 2013

EPM needs your help to complete its salary survey

BY Holly JessenIn 2005, 2006 and 2009, Ethanol Producer Magazine published the results of salary surveys and this year, we’re doing it again. READ MORE

March 25, 2013

Corn oil extraction story coming

BY Holly JessenI’ve been writing about ethanol, and therefore corn oil, for more than three years now. That means I started writing about it when only a few plants had the technology installed. READ MORE

March 18, 2013

Let them eat cake with a slice of truth

BY Holly JessenA Century of Subsidies cake served up a dose of clever reality on Capitol Hill. READ MORE

March 11, 2013

Telling the good news story about E15

BY Holly JessenNASCAR’s E15 success story needs to be highlighted. READ MORE