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U.S. renewable fuel mandate blamed for growing global political unrest

The president of FarmEcon LLC suggests reductions in the affordability of food resulting from increased U.S. ethanol fuel production can be blamed for growing global political unrest.

Posted: 03/21/2013

Biodiesel mandate applauded

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) congratulated the federal government for setting a start date of July 1, 2011 for implementation of a two percent inclusion standard for biofuel in all diesel fuel sold in Canada.

Posted: 02/12/2011

Amendments to biofuels act would provide production grant for biodiesel producers

Manitoba continues to be a Canadian leader in biofuels use and the introduction of amendments to the Biofuels Act would establish a new grant program to support biodiesel production, Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister Dave Chomiak said.

Posted: 04/10/2010

Nutritional content of DDGS must be considered in swine ration formulations

A swine nutritionist with the University of Manitoba warns including excess levels of dried distillers grains with solubles in hog rations can have a negative impact on performance.

Posted: 09/02/2009

Government of Canada puts farmers first, invests in cellulosic biofuels research

Farmers in Quebec and throughout Canada will be able to harness new market opportunities and get better prices for their crops thanks to a new and innovative research network funded by the Government of Canada.

Posted: 01/25/2009

Government of Canada invests in new opportunities for biofuels and livestock sector

The Government of Canada is creating new economic opportunities in rural Canada by investing $6 million in the Feed Opportunities from the BioFuels Industries (FOBI) research network that will work to develop and harness new market opportunities in the ethanol and livestock sectors.