Friday 2 December 2011

New pilot program for biofuel friendly oilseed crop

The The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), announced a new pilot project of insurance for camelina starting with the crop year for 2012. "The Obama Administration is committed to building new income opportunities for America's farmers and ranchers, and by producing biofuels from a wide range of agricultural products, we can help promote economic opportunity in rural America," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "This pilot program will help our farmers produce biomass which will be converted to renewable fuel and increase America's energy independence, creating jobs and stimulating rural economies across the nation." Read more ...
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