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USDA and DOE award $12.2M to 10 research projects to accelerate bioenergy crop production and spur economic impact

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The investments are part of a broader effort by the Obama administration to develop domestic renewable energy and advanced biofuels. The potential benefits of this research range from decreasing oil consumption to increasing options for American farmers. Mockler, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St.

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Iowa State to manage biorefinery projects for new Manufacturing USA Institute

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Two possible projects highlighted in the application include: Pyrolysis-based Modular Energy Production Systems for conversion of wastes and biomass into fuels, chemicals and other products, with $3.2 Louis; the State of Iowa; the Iowa Energy Center; and Iowa State. of Adel; and the Iowa Energy Center.

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