ADVISORY/California Energy Situation.Business Editors/Agriculture Writers ADVISORY...for Wed. (Oct. 24) --(BUSINESS WIRE) National Corn Growers Association The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a U.S. national organization founded in 1957, representing more than 33,000 dues-paying corn growers from 48 states and the interests of more than 300,000 farmers who contribute to corn checkoff programs in 20 states. ''Working together for solutions ... ethanol'' Officials from the California Renewable Fuels Renewable fuels are alternative fuel sources such as ethanol, biodiesel (e.g. soy, vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases) or hydrogen, in contrast to non-renewable fuels such as natural gas, LPG (propane). Partnership, the National Corn Growers Association and other energy experts will be meeting the week of October 22 with California state officials and California agricultural groups to discuss options for best addressing California's current energy situation. The purpose of the meetings is to: -- Gain a better understanding of the energy situation in California -- Discuss the role and importance of ethanol and renewables in meeting the state's energy needs -- Discuss the ethanol production opportunities in California -- Discuss the ethanol production capacity in the Midwest and the options for distribution to California This is an opportunity to learn more about the California energy situation and the steps being taken by the state to ensure adequate supplies of clean burning fuel are available for state's citizens. Key decisions are currently being made by California state officials and this is an opportunity for media to better understand the decisions and how they will benefit California's consumers and economy. The state of California has banned MTBE MTBE Methyl-tert-butyl-ether Surgery An aliphatic ether that rapidly dissolves cholesterol stones in vivo, introduced under local anesthesia via a percutaneous transhepatic cholecystectomy catheter, as a non-invasive method for treating gallstones; after injection, , an oxygenate oxygenate /ox·y·gen·ate/ (-je-nat) to saturate with oxygen. ox·y·gen·ate or ox·y·gen·ize v. To treat, combine, or infuse with oxygen. that has been used as a fuel additive additive In foods, any of various chemical substances added to produce desirable effects. Additives include such substances as artificial or natural colourings and flavourings; stabilizers, emulsifiers, and thickeners; preservatives and humectants (moisture-retainers); and to meet the federal Clean Air requirements, and has been found to pollute pol·lute v. 1. To make unfit for or harmful to living things, especially by the addition of waste matter; contaminate. 2. To make less suitable for an activity, especially by the introduction of unwanted factors. ground water. The NCGA (National Computer Graphics Association) A Fairfax, Virginia-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting the computer graphics industry. It maintained a clearinghouse for industry information. NCGA closed its doors in 1996. , which represents the nation's corn growers, applauds this positive step California has taken to protect the environment. California's action broadens opportunities for the ethanol ethanol (ĕth`ənōl') or ethyl alcohol, CH3CH2OH, a colorless liquid with characteristic odor and taste; commonly called grain alcohol or simply alcohol. industry in California. New ethanol plants can be built to meet the state's needs as California phases out MTBE as an oxygenate by the target date of 2003.
We invite you to join the Media Conference, Wednesday,
October 24, 2001.
SPEAKERS: Lee Klein, Chairman of NCGA and a farmer from Nebraska
Rick Tolman, President/CEO of NCGA
Dr. Mike Graboski, Colorado School of Mines
Tom Koehler, California Renewable Fuels Partnership
TIME: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (11:00 a.m. MST, 12:00 Noon
CST, 1:00 pm.m EST)
LOCATION: California Farm Bureau, 2300 River Plaza Drive,
Sacramento, CA.
PHONE: The number to call for the teleconference is:
1-800-848-4851
For those joining the press conference via
telephone: Please call in 5 minutes before
the start time to secure your phone line.
CONTACT: National Corn Growers Association, Terry Henderson,
1-888-201-6021
The National Corn Grower participants will be available after the
news conference for interviews.
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