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BIOFUELS QUARTERLY: BIOFUELS NEWS REVIEW

ADM, Deere and Monsanto to team up on corn stover research
DECATUR, ILLINOIS, U.S. - Archer Daniels Midland Co.
(ADM), Deere & Co. and Monsanto Co. announced in August that
they have agreed to collaborate on research to explore technologies and processes to turn crop residues into feed and bioenergy products.
As part of the venture, the companies will work together
to identify environmentally and economically sustainable
methods for the harvest, storage and transport of corn stover. Corn stover, which comprises the stalks, leaves and
cobs of corn plants, may be used in feed for animals as
biomass to generate steam and electricity, or as a cellulosic
feedstock for biofuel production. Corn stover typically is left in the
field, where, in proper amounts, it helps reduce soil erosion and

build up soil organic matter, the companies noted.
According to the companies, using crop residues for multiple purposes may allow farmers to produce more products without farming
more acres, and increase the value derived from each acre.
"As the world's population grows, so will demand for
food and energy," said Dr. Todd Werpy, vice-president of
research at ADM. "Using non-food feedstocks for feed
and energy is one way that agriculture can apply innovation to create renewable, sustainable solutions. There are a
number of challenges associated with harvest, collection
and storage of cellulosic biomass. This collaborative effort
brings together three agricultural leaders to identify and address the
complexities that come with commercializing a new feedstock."

VBV begins production at its first ethanol plant
BLUFFTON, INDIANA, U.S. - VBV LLC announced the commencement of operations at its Indiana Bio-Energy's ethanol plant in Bluffton,
Indiana, U.S. on Sept. 12. The plant is VBV's first facility to begin ethanol production.
"The completion of the Bluffton ethanol plant is an important
milestone that coincides with equity holder voting on the proposed
merger with Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.," said Todd Becker, VBV's chief executive officer. "Once the merger and the plants are

complete, the combined company will have four ethanol plants producing approximately 330 million gallons per year and grain storage
capacity of 22 million bushels as well as ethanol marketing, blending
and distribution."
The Bluffton facility is projected to produce up to 110 million gallons of ethanol and 350,000 tons of distillers grain annually. It was to
begin operations in October. The company's other ethanol plant, located
in Obion, Tennessee, U.S., is expected to be completed later this fall.

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