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Here's a story I could have used the other day when I made a mistake about the products used to manufacture biodiesel fuel. For those new to the concept or who could use a refresher course on the latest in biodiesel basics, this guide from the Des Moines Register is worth reading.The story goes ...

Rollin, rollin, rollin....Well, here's an unexpected side-effect of ethanol demand. Railroad companies are reporting a surge in rail use to transport the fuel. Iowa, with 25 ethanol production plants, is the largest producer and subsequently biggest rail user. While ethanol can be shipped via ...

In recent weeks, more pumps delivering E85 have opened at gas stations in and around Des Moines, which used to only have two. WHO TV News has a short video clip of a report they did about how high gas prices are affecting people in Des Moines. The key finding: green technology in cars is ...