Is the top already off new ethanol expansion--corn prices the key
January 3, 2007
Ethanol Update - Will Current Corn Prices Halt the Boom (page 6) | www.econ.iastate.edu
One question of this new future for the US ag sector has been answered--corn prices have already gone up...up almost 75% in just a few months. Now the question is does the ethanol industry still have the momentum to go where it seemed to be headed last fall in terms of potential …or is the top already off of the expansion for ethanol?
US Ethanol Faces Challanges, But Brazilian Model May Offer Solutions
December 19, 2006
No easy answers to ethanol dilemma | www.journalstar.com
Mr. Guebert does a good job of continuing to point out what many US ethanol proponents continue to be turning a deaf ear to…there may just not enough corn to keep all of these "new" plants going next year. On the other hand, I think the article misses the point in his comparison to Brazil.
Alt Energy No Myth, IF R&D continues to grow
December 19, 2006
The Myth Of Alternative Energy | www.countercurrents.org
While it seems that this author has offered a fairly shallow view of the alternative situation and offered it up with a far more serious tone than it deserves….there is often at least a little sound logic in even the most poorly formulated arguments, and I believe that this hold true for this piece.
Will Brazil kill the golden bio-goose?
October 11, 2006
Brazil banks on biodiesel as the next big thing in green energy | www.detnews.com
Brazil's success in developing it's sugarcane based ethanol industry is being held-up around the world as a great example of the right-way for a government to kick-start an industry. Ironically, Brazil's socialist administration has different goals in mind for biodiesel, as they try to use it aid in the easing of Brazil's unequal distribution of income and wealth.
Little gain from removing ethanol subsidies
October 9, 2006
Removal of U.S. Ethanol Domestic and Trade Distortions: | www.card.iastate.edu
Overview: This study by IA State Univ. modeling the outcome of two scenarios--one removing the import tariffs and the other removing both the import tariff and blender subsidy, found only a small US consumer benefit for both outcomes, but large benefits to accrue to Brazil.
Big Oil - should they open the door to biofuels?
October 6, 2006
Chevron Increases its Activity in Biofuels Sector | www.solaraccess.com
Chevron appears to be hedging their bets with biofuels...while Exxon and others play a different strategy.
October 6, 2006
Ethanol stocks growing like weeds, but investors should beware | www.soyatech.com
The interest in investing in biofuel companies is white hot....are we on a bubble or in the midst of a boom?
Biodiesel vs Ethanol, Apples and oranges
October 6, 2006
Thirst for 'green' fuels propels U.S. soyoil | today.reuters.com
Biodiesel and ethanol are much more compatable than competitive.
Ratio Predicts Shifts in Acreage
September 26, 2006
Future Increase in Corn Acres Will Vary Across the Corn-Belt | www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu
The ratio of soy to corn prices creates an excellent decision making matrix.
How long will subsidies for ethanol last?
September 20, 2006
A Slow Burn for Ethanol: Falling Gas Prices Have Stolen a Little Heat from the Corn-Based Additive | www.soyatech.com
This article does a good job of laying out the realities facing ethanol, one of which is the future of the federal subsidy for ethanol producers.
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