inside JUNE 2008 . VOLUME 14 . ISSUE 6
features 72 FEEDSTOCK Ecologically Boosting Corn Yields
134 INDUSTRY A Quiet Giant
Intensifying corn management practices could lead to higher yields on existing
EPM examines the impact of Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s expansion plans.
cropland, while still protecting the environment. By Susanne Retka Schill
The company could potentially produce 820 MMgy of ethanol at its operating wet-mill facility and dry-mill plant currently under construction in
82 TRANSPORTATION Riding the Rails
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. By Craig A. Johnson
The railroad industry is expanding its infrastructure to accommodate the growing ethanol industry. It is also working with fuel terminal operators to
144 CELLULOSE Commercial Biorefinery Update
improve handling facilities and add storage capacity. By Kris Bevill
EPM presents timely information about the state of the emerging cellulosic ethanol industry and the companies racing to commercialize their various processes. By Ron Kotrba
Page 82
Page 124
Page 134
92 RESEARCH The Genetics of Ethanol
154 POLICY Up in the Air
Genome sequencing provides scientists with the blueprint of certain
As the U.S. EPA feverishly works to resolve major questions involving the
feedstocks that could be used to boost ethanol production. By Jessica Ebert
greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements in the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007, ethanol producers wait and wonder how
102 OUTLOOK The Other Factors
they will be impacted.
Are biofuels responsible for increased food prices? There’s no doubt that more
By Anduin Kirkbride McElroy
corn is being used in the production of ethanol. However, other factors should be considered. By Tom Bryan
166 EMISSIONS Solid Fuel and Fly-Ash Control A cost-effective fly-ash abatement system that meets the needs of a
114 REGULATIONS Compliance With Compassion A Minnesota air quality inspector believes it’s possible to make ethanol plant compliance friendly and fine-free. By Sarah Smith
124 INNOVATION Microwavable Distillers Grains Minnesota-based Corn Plus LLLP is testing a novel energy-saving distillers grains drying technique. So far, those tests have revealed other benefits such
particular facility is a priority for ethanol producers looking to combust solid fuels. By Ron Kotrba
174 Q&A New Kid on the USDA Block Ed Schafer, the new U.S. agriculture secretary and former governor of North Dakota, has his work cut out for him as he is parachuted into the Farm Bill debate. By Kris Bevill
as reduced water use, air quality improvements and a higher-quality feed product. By Bryan Sims
international features 184 BRAZIL Dedini’s Blend
194 TRADE The World According To Ethanol
An ethanol leader adds biodiesel to its expertise and crosses the border to
Prospects for ethanol exports over the coming three to five years are probably
Colombia. Meanwhile, ethanol still has its attention as Dedini experiments with
good. As to the specifics, it’s anybody’s guess. By Marc Hequet
acid-wash lignin processing. By Elizabeth Ewing
202 EUROPE Wheat Dreams at Ensus The feedstock is a nutrition staple, yet backers of the United Kingdom's biggest ethanol venture did their sustainability homework and claim little net impact on food supply. By Michael Kenward
ETHANOL PRODUCER MAGAZINE JUNE 2008
7