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On Site Ethanol Processing - Use of crop waste

I would like to start a discussion regarding On-site ethanol processing.  I believe that 'decentralized' production of ethanol using waste from farm crops is a niche that has not been exploited.  The problem with the large ethanol plants trying to workout the cellulosic ethanol problem is the cost of the enzymes for pre-treatment of the waste products.  However, if a farmer can process the waste him/herself on his own farm using his waste or even his corn and then use the ethanol in his/her own… Continue

Added by Richard Edmonds on May 9, 2011 at 5:32am — No Comments

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2011

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Chevron CEO Warns U.S. Diesel Export Curbs Could Backfire

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says restricting U.S. diesel exports could constrain global supplies without delivering the intended savings for American consumers.

New Syngenta foliar insecticide available for potato growers

Incipio includes a novel Group 30 mode of action

How One Ontario Pumpkin Farm Turned 10% of Production Into Half Its Revenue

Butter Farms has found success in ornamental pumpkins and gourds, demonstrating how specialty crops and the growing agritourism sector can significantly improve farm profitability.

Canadian Food System Trust Holds Steady, but Uncertainty and Misinformation Are Rising

Canadians continue to view the country's food system positively, but confidence in its future direction is weakening.

Canadian Agri-Businesses Face Insurance Crunch as Premiums Rise and Coverage Options Shrink

Higher insurance costs and fewer coverage options are creating new challenges for Canada's small agri-businesses.

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