Announcing GoodFuels

Chuck Zimmerman

We know that renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel are good, right? That’s the premise of a new website that is launched today – GoodFuels. Addressing America’s dependence on foreign oil will require many solutions. A solution at our disposal today, and one that is already making significant contributions, is the increased production and use of biofuels like ethanol. Ethanol …

Biodiesel, Energy, Ethanol

Biodiesel Reigns in Food Prices, Boosts Livestock

Laura McNamara

Diesel consumers wanting to alleviate soaring fuel prices and high grocery bills should consider using biodiesel. The Missouri Soybean Association says biodiesel helps extend the nation’s limited fuel supply. Plus, it creates an abundance of livestock feed. The state’s House Transportation Committee recently held a hearing on legislation that would require all diesel fuel sold in Missouri to be blended …

Ag Groups, Biodiesel, Dairy, Livestock

Manufacturers Support of Biodiesel

Chuck Zimmerman

Ed Hegland is a farmer from Minnesota and currently serving as Chairman of the National Biodiesel Board. He stopped by the New Holland booth here at the Commodity Classic trade show where I got to talk to him about how equipment manufacturers are supporting biodiesel. Ed says that as a farmer he’s excited to see companies like New Holland and …

Audio, BASF, Biodiesel, Commodity Classic, New Holland, Soybean

Ag Media at Biodiesel Conference

Cindy Zimmerman

There are actually a good number of ag journalists here at the National Biodiesel Conference this year – more than usual. Of course, we had our good friends from AgriTalk, seen here interviewing NBB CEO Joe Jobe for Monday’s show. They did a show Tuesday also and then took off to head for Reno for the Cattlemen’s meeting. Other farm …

Biodiesel, Media

Blogging With Daryl in Orlando

Chuck Zimmerman

This is the first time since we’ve been biodiesel blogging that I can’t be at the National Biodiesel Conference but Cindy and John are there and boy have they been posting some content. You can see posts like this one on the National Biodiesel Conference Blog. Green actress and “sustainable summiteer” Daryl Hannah has been a part of every National …

Ag Groups, Biodiesel

Beef and Biodiesel Blogging

Chuck Zimmerman

I’ll be Rushing off to Reno early on Monday to attend the Cattle Industry Convention once again. You’ll be able to follow all the action right here on AgWired. I’ll also be the Beef Board Blogger on Beef Board Meeting.com. This will be the third year that the Cattlemen’s Beef Board has blogged their activities at this major national event …

Ag Groups, Beef, Biodiesel, Cattle Industry Conference

Renewable Fuel Cartoons

Chuck Zimmerman

The Renewable Fuels Coalition is starting to crank up their campaign and it includes cartoons. That’s a great idea. You can find the first ones here. The Renewable Fuels Now Coalition is a group of organizations and associations that support the need for a balanced energy diet in America. ZimmComm New Media is proud to be assisting the group in …

Biodiesel, Ethanol

Most Americans Want Renewable Fuels Now

Chuck Zimmerman

A new coalition that supports increased use of domestically produced renewable fuels says nearly three out of four Americans want renewable fuels. According to a new national poll released today by the Renewable Fuels Now coalition, 74 percent of Americans believe we should increase our use of domestically produced renewable fuels like ethanol. In addition, 87 percent of Americans maintain …

Biodiesel, Ethanol

Renewable Fuels Fueling American Support

Laura McNamara

The Clean Fuels Development Coalition says a majority of Americans support recent campaigns for renewable fuels. The company says that a new poll conducted by Harris Interactive demonstrates that nearly nine in 10 American adults (88 percent) agree that the U.S. should pursue renewable energy sources. The poll, commissioned by the Clean Fuels Development Coalition, concludes that 72 percent of …

Biodiesel, Corn, Environment, Ethanol