Ethanol market faces bumps as supply outpaces demand
The Gazette reports ethanol prices drop below gasoline as supply outstrips demand, squeezing producers. Congress considers raising the mandate for renewable fuels, with Iowa senators Grassley and Harkin pushing to lift from 3.8 to 8 billion gallons by 2012. Industry analysts warn of a shakeout among smaller plants, while large players like ADM claim flexibility to shift to other corn products.
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Ethanol plant drives growth in northwest Iowa region
Ethanol production boosts job creation and tax revenue in 2004. Golden Grain Energy near Mason City will process over 15 million bushels of corn annually, creating 30 local jobs, with impact on corn prices and regional farm income. Residents note noise and odor but praise economic optimism and property value gains.
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How ethanol is made dry mill process overview
The dry mill method creates a mash from meal and water then uses enzymes for starch to dextrose conversion. Ammonia maintains pH and feeds yeast. After a 40 to 50 hour fermentation the beer goes to distillation and dehydration to 200 proof.
Golden Grain Energy plant opens in Mason City
Inside the high tech distillery Golden Grain Energy LLC in Mason City workers operate a 54.6 million dollar ethanol plant capable of producing more than 40 million gallons annually. President Walter Wendland notes the plant began operation on December 13 and exceeds initial capacity expectations by builder Fagen Inc. with a 2.9 gallons per bushel conversion rate. Staff of 30 run 24 seven shifts.
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ISU researcher questions ethanol plant subsidies
ISU economist David Swenson notes ethanol plants rely on heavy subsidies and argue they do not create broad industrial linkages. Lincolnway Energy in Nevada, Iowa raised 38.1 million from 900 Iowa investors and received state loans and grants totaling 638,000 while planning to hire and train staff.
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