MSU Extension Agricultural Bioenergy and Energy Conservation

News

• Ethanol and new car choices are helping Americans consume less petroleum

  Published on August 15, 2013
  U.S. produced ethanol and improved fuel economy are making a significant dent in petroleum use.

• Corn stover and forage harvest programs Aug. 19 and 20

  Published on July 23, 2013
  See new corn stover and other forage harvesting equipment at upcoming Michigan State University Extension programs.

• Cellulosic biofuel process can also improve ruminant forage digestibility

  Published on July 1, 2013
  The Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX) process breaks down cell walls producing a product that can be used for biofuel production or cattle feed.

• Engaging Michigan agriculture in producing renewable energy

  Published on June 27, 2013
  Proposed legislation would increase the renewable energy requirement in Michigan to 22 percent by 2022. How can Michigan agriculture become more engaged in reaching this goal?

• Biofuels mandate conflicts with market realities

  Published on June 17, 2013
  Federal policy is supportive of alternative energy, but not without hurdles.

• Cupcaketree.com-Meijer venture means more Michigan paper products business

  Published on June 10, 2013
  Michigan paper products businesses worked together to deliver Cupcaketree.com’s new Graduation Party in a Box to Mejier stores.

• Aquaculture is supplying seafood to a growing demand

  Published on May 29, 2013
  Does Michigan have a role to play in producing seafood?

• Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade

  Published on May 10, 2013
  USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry.

• World production of crops allows use for biofuels

  Published on May 3, 2013
  Improving crop productivity contributes to lessening our reliance on fossil fuels.

• Biobased products are becoming more mainstream

  Published on April 25, 2013
  Products for many consumer uses are made from biobased materials and are available for your use.