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February 20, 2012

In support of cellulosic ethanol

BY Susanne Retka SchillThe Union of Concerned Scientists is applying some energy to supporting ethanol. Well, not corn ethanol, I doubt they’ve made an about face there. But they are coming out in support of cellulosic ethanol. READ MORE

February 13, 2012

Tight margins drive search for efficiency

BY Susanne Retka SchillThere’s plenty of anxiety in the ethanol world. The ethanol/corn crush margin dipped into the negative recently, although the last I saw, it was a few cents on the positive side again. READ MORE

February 06, 2012

100 down, and a lesson from grain washing

BY Susanne Retka SchillWriting a weekly blog goes with the job of editing Ethanol Producer Magazine, and this week marks my 100th blog. READ MORE

January 30, 2012

Looking for FEW presentations

BY Susanne Retka SchillThe deadline is quickly approaching on Feb. 10 to submit presentation ideas for the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. Being held in Minneapolis this year, the FEW is June 4-7, a bit earlier in June than normal. READ MORE

January 23, 2012

Women in biofuels

BY Susanne Retka SchillWomen are represented in the biofuels industry, though sparingly, I would guess. It was interesting to read about a select few, named by the founder of a networking group for women in cleantech and sustainability. READ MORE

January 16, 2012

'Generic fuel' might make good slogan

BY Susanne Retka SchillEthanol – the generic fuel. Nice phrase that might have some merit as a slogan. It’s adapted from a letter to the editor from Merle Wise, Sebastian, Fla. READ MORE

January 09, 2012

Imagine, 429 bushels per acre of corn

BY Susanne Retka SchillPeople worried about future corn supplies need to look at the National Corn Growers’ annual yield contest. David Hula, Charles City, Va., had the highest overall yield of 429.02 bushels per acre in the No-Till/Strip-Till Irrigated category. READ MORE

December 30, 2011