Read announcement in BiofuelsDigest: http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/10/19/abengoa-opens-worlds-largest-cellulosic-biorefinery-as-us-energy-secretary-moniz-says-lets-get-going-on-advanced-biofuels/
Cellulosic Ethanol Prospects Boosted by Research
Encouraging research with switchgrass for cellulosic ethanol production! This is good news for biorefiners, because it suggests that they can use the same biomass hydrolyzing enzymes…
The strange world of super-strong, super-light nanocellulose
Link to article in BiofuelsDigest: http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2014/10/29/the-strange-world-of-super-strong-super-light-nanocellulose
Video released, featuring highlights from the ISBBB meeting
Highlights from the meeting can be viewed here:http://youtu.be/XLp6evubqXU
Why auto makers are investing in biomaterials
Link to article in Globe & Mail
Ontario Pasture Award winner named
November 6, 2014 – Guelph – Brian and Anita DeJong of DeJong Farms in Georgian Bluffs (formerly Keppel Township), in Grey County is the winners…
InFocus Media Coverage at Canadian Outdoor Farm Show: OBPC tent and biomass plot
Rogers TV covered a few segments of the COFS and Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op got a generous chunk of their production time. Amy Matheson of…
Clinton Field Day Press Coverage: “Is this grass greener?”
Great 3-page media coverage of our Clinton Field Day by Keith Roulston, in the October Rural Voice edition. Enjoy the Rural Voice article!
Clinton Field Day Press Coverage: Switchgrass growers pin hopes on better varieties
Article by Jeff Carter in Sept. 23, 2014 Ontario Farmer, Production Section, page B 22. Page 1; Page 2
Food vs. Fuel Debate Still Alive and Well
According to the attached article the oil industry has been spending over $800 million during the past 5 years to lobby against renewable fuel. Food…