Renewable fuels panel.At NAMA's "Agribusiness Forum," a panel of industry experts discussed 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). and its impact on the agricultural industry on the AgriTalk radio program. Shown are (1 to r) Richard Hahn, 25x'25 Coalition; Rick Tolman, Nat'l Corn Growers Assn; Mike Adams Mike Adams may refer to:
The 25x'25 Coalition released a new study on the economic impact of renewable fuels showing the need for continued yield increases in crops, contributions from forestry, utilization of food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. wastes, and the use of 50 million to 100 million acres for dedicated energy crops, like switchgrass switchgrass see panicumvirgatum. . If the group's goal of having 25% of the U.S.'s energy feedstocks be derived from agricultural sources by the year 2025 is met, it would add $180 billion to net farm income. |
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