In Washington, the US Department of Agriculture slashed corn production forecasts by 20 bushels per acre, or 12%, reflecting the rapid decline in crop conditions since early June and the latest weather data. “Persistent and extreme June dryness across the central and eastern Corn Belt and extreme late June and early July heat from the […]
In Illinois, Iosso announced via email that their Triple Action Oil Solution and Bore Cleaner have earned the USDA Certified Bio-based Product Label. Iosso’s website describes their bore cleaner as a paste that is non-corrosive, non-flammable and has no offensive odors or mists. Their Triple Action Oil Solution is described as biodegradable with no petroleum […]
In Washington, Brent Erickson, executive vice president of the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) Industrial & Environmental Section, said, “Petroleum refining industry organizations are engaging in a misguided and misleading anti-Renewable Fuel Standard campaign, going so far as to provide factually incorrect information to Congress. “In a letter to House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee leaders, AFPM […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, fell 1.01 percent to 60.57 as ethanol took a beating on poor corn harvest forecasts . For the day, Aventine Renewables (AVRW) fell 25.00 percent to $0.60, while Pacific Ethanol (PEIX) tumbled 9.09 percent to $0.30. Among other equities, Ceres (CERE) gained 4.56 percent […]
Answers to your questions about national security, energy independence, and military biofuels. Dan Nolan is a retired US Army Colonel and he is also the CEO of Sabot 6, a company that brings Strategic Management Skills to Energy Security. His introduction to the global energy challenge came back in 2002 when on an assignment relating […]
In Malaysia, Ministry of Sciences Malaysian Biotechnology Corp’s CEO Datuk Mohd Nazlee Kamal used the launch of ADT Biotech Sdn Bhd to comment on BioNexus’ progress, now 215 companies strong. Kamal said, “Thus far, Malaysian BioNexus companies have demonstrated high value capital growth with a combined market capitalisation of over RM1.23 billion for the five […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, recovered 0.91 percent to 61.19 as advanced biofuels rallied and ethanol continued to fall. For the day, Aventine Renewables (AVRW) fell 36.40 percent to $0.80, while Amyris (AMRS) soared 18.71 percent to $3.49. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) leaped 6.92 percent to $11.74. Overall, […]
What makes a winner in advanced biofuels? Five companies – Abengoa, INEOS Bio, Mascoma, Gevo, and American Process reflect on the essential ingredients for success. “We are industrial technology businesses, making a commodity, we have to control costs everywhere and learn, learn, learn.” – American Process CEO Theodora Retsina You could call it VODville, VOD […]
In Missouri, R&D/Leverage reports that they have developed a molding system for Iowa State University’s five year bioplastic horticulture development project, called “Bioplastic Container Cropping Systems: Green Technology for the Green Industry”. ISU has been funded by the USDA to develop a commercially feasible bioplastic container design that can potentially save $706 million annually, encompassing […]
The Biofuels Digest Index™ (BDI), a basket of public biofuels stocks, dropped 1.73 percent to 60.64 as advanced biofuels and ethanol took another beating. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) recovered 4.55 percent to $4.37, while Amyris (AMRS) plunged 8.98 percent to $2.94. Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) dumped 8.35 percent to $10.98. Overall, declines led […]
