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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

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China reduces tariffs on Canadian canola seed

China lowered the anti-dumping tariff to 5.9 per cent

Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to Visit Toronto and Southwestern Ontario

The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry is touring Toronto and Southwestern Ontario this week to gather on-the-ground insights for its national study on strengthening Canada’s food security and agri-food resilience.

Alberta Pork Launches First-of-Its-Kind Retail Contest

Alberta Pork is driving demand for Verified Canadian Pork with its Pick-a-Pack-a-Pork retail contest.

U.S.–Iran Conflict Poised to Drive Fertilizer - Not Just Oil - Prices Higher

Rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran are tightening global fertilizer supplies and driving up production and shipping costs.

Alberta Reports No New Cases of PEDv

Alberta’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed there are currently no suspect cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea in the province.

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