Search Results for 'Corn'

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers use deep tech to analyze corn kernals and sorghum biomass

August 27, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Illinois, new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrates that near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and machine learning can provide quick, accurate, and cost-effective product analysis. In two studies, the researchers explore the use of NIR spectroscopy for analyzing characteristics of corn kernels and sorghum biomass. In the first study, the researchers created a global […]

Caramuru creates JV with Biocen for $200M corn-based ethanol plant in Mato Grosso

August 21, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Brazil, CARAMURU ALIMENTO S.A. has teamed with Biocen – Bioenergia Celeiro do Norte S.A. to form a joint-venture focused on development and exploration of a corn grinding plant for ethanol production, in Nova Ubiratã, in the State of Mato Grosso. The new unit will have an initial processing capacity of 605,000 metric tons of […]

GS CleanTech has sued Pacific Ethanol for corn oil extraction patent infringement

August 21, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Oklahoma, GreenShift Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GS CleanTech Corporation, has filed suit against Pacific Ethanol, Inc., in the Eastern District of California for infringement of GreenShift’s patented corn oil extraction processes. GreenShift will continue to defend against all infringement of its corn oil extraction patents to protect the competitive advantage of its […]

Iowa researchers spend six years studying perennial grasses in corn and soybean fields

August 21, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Iowa, strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row crops, including soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. But converting portions of farmland back to prairie has to make financial sense for farmers, which is why a research team led by […]

Verbio kicks off commercial corn-based ethanol production at Nevada, Iowa biorefinery

August 1, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Iowa, Verbio has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in the successful start of bioethanol production. The completion of this second phase of the Nevada plant`s strategy in the US market is the […]

CF Industries, POET to demo the use of low-carbon fertilizer in corn production to reduce carbon intensity of ethanol

July 21, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Illinois, CF Industries Holdings, a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products and the world’s largest producer of ammonia, and POET announced a collaboration to pilot the use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol. The companies intend to jointly develop a low-carbon fertilizer supply chain to […]

POET teams with CF Industries to pilot low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn

July 15, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Illinois, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and POET LLC announced a collaboration to pilot the use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol. Demand for ethanol with a lower carbon intensity is expected to increase significantly to meet low-carbon fuel standards. Ammonia is commonly used as a direct […]

Ecocarburantes Españoles implements corn oil extraction technology

July 4, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Spain, the Murcia Plaza newspaper reports the Vertex Bioenergy group plant (Ecocarburantes Españoles), located in the Escombreras Valley of Cartagena, has put into operation a new facility that allows the extraction and sale of corn oil following an investment of five million euros. The annual production capacity of the plant is 4,000 tons with availability […]

Brazilian 2024/25 corn consuption for ethanol seen at 17M tons

June 25, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Brazil, S&P Global reports Alphamar Shipping Agency estimates 17 million metric tons of corn is destined for ethanol production during 2024/25 compared to 13.26 million tons. With increased demand for corn as an ethanol feedstock, prices are rising and encouraging growers to plant more of the crop. Higher prices will also make potential exports […]

Corn use for ethanol and soy for biodiesel fall due to season maintenance

June 3, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports USDA data shows April corn use for ethanol production fell 12% to 416.92 million bushels in April from the month prior due to seasonal maintenance closures. Despite the temporary closures and lower ethanol and DDGS production as a result, corn usage for ethanol remains on track for the year. […]

Search Results for 'Corn'

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers use deep tech to analyze corn kernals and sorghum biomass

Caramuru creates JV with Biocen for $200M corn-based ethanol plant in Mato Grosso

GS CleanTech has sued Pacific Ethanol for corn oil extraction patent infringement

Iowa researchers spend six years studying perennial grasses in corn and soybean fields

Verbio kicks off commercial corn-based ethanol production at Nevada, Iowa biorefinery

CF Industries, POET to demo the use of low-carbon fertilizer in corn production to reduce carbon intensity of ethanol

POET teams with CF Industries to pilot low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn

Ecocarburantes Españoles implements corn oil extraction technology

Brazilian 2024/25 corn consuption for ethanol seen at 17M tons

Corn use for ethanol and soy for biodiesel fall due to season maintenance

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