Green Options - Fuel - Hybrid Corn

Hybrid Corn

Green Options is NBR's continuing series examining the latest eco-friendly advancements and their economic impact. In this report filed under the Fuel category, NBR Chicago bureau chief Diane Eastabrook examines scientific efforts to improve corn for ethanol production.



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External Links/Articles*

• AgBioForum
  The AgBioForum is The Journal of Agrobiotechnology Management & Economics. Many articles in the journal examine biofortified crops and biotechnology.
• Ethanol Producer Magazine
  Ethanol Producer Magazine, published by BBI International Media, is a source of news about the ethanol industry. This links to an article published in the magazine's October 2007 issue. The article is titled, "300-Bushel Corn is Coming." The article includes a discussion about "designing corn for ethanol."
• MF Global
  MF Global is a research firm specializing in analysis of the interest rate, agricultural, energy, currency, metals, and equity markets. MF Global's senior vice president and director of commodity research, Rich Feltes, is interviewed in Diane Eastabrook's report. This links to a bio of Rich Feltes.
• Monsanto
  Monsanto is an agricultural company that produces seed brands. Diane Eastabrook profiles Monsanto's corn engineering program in her report. This links to the "R&D Pipeline" section of the company's website, which discusses efforts to breed better seeds.
• Organic Consumers Association
  The Organic Consumers Association is a public interest organization focused on a number of issues, including food safety and industrial agriculture. This links to information abou the organization's campaign against genetically engineered corn.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (PDF Document)
  This links to a USDA report released on May 18, 2007. The report is titled, "Corn Objective Yield Survey Data, 1992-2006." The report includes charts tracking corn yeild, harvested acres, planted acres, etc.

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