Biofuels information benefits producers and consumers

By Randy Woodson, Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture

The hot topic in agriculture these days is bioenergy. With construction plans announced for 17 ethanol plants and four biodiesel facilities in Indiana, bioenergy has the potential to be a strong component of our state’s economic prosperity. At Purdue University, we are very aware of the profit, potential and problems associated with the rapidly expanding biofuels industry.

Purdue Agriculture has launched several new projects to help people learn more and make informed decisions about biofuels. The Purdue Extension BioEnergy Web site http://www.ces.purdue.edu/bioenergy/ highlights research and information related to renewable fuels, ethanol and biodiesel. This online series of publications is pertinent to producers, businessmen, consumers and citizens who want to know more about biofuels.

In this issue, you will learn more about Purdue Agriculture's activities in many different areas related to bioenergy.

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