Large Trucking Fleets Continue To Switch Over To Biodiesel

Despite recent news regarding the price of soybeans, soybean land, and thus the price of biodiesel rising, many fleet operators continue to outfit their fleets to run on biodiesel. Whatever their motivation, this is a great move to make. Companies that lead by example doing the right thing are companies that deserve high praise in the private sector. Here's to more companies making this decision.

Truckers Protest High Fuel Prices In Pennsylvania

Hundred of truck drivers slowed traffic to a crawl as they drove around the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania protesting high fuel prices. Pennsylvania has been getting a lot of attention lately due to their upcoming Democratic primary and the issue is being put to the candidates whenever they come through. Here is the story on the trucker's issues and the politicians' responses.

A Bad Sign For The Biodiesel Industry

A biodiesel plant in Southern Minnesota has temporarily suspended operations. The reason for this step is the sudden high price in soybean oil which is the key ingredient in their biodiesel production process. This is doubly bad, not only for the alternative fuels market but for the local job market their near the plant.

Rising Fuel Prices - Even Alternative Ones - Affect Farmers

Farmers, by the nature of their business, have to have their product delivered on time, if they don't it will spoil and be worthless. The rising cost of fuel has allowed many commuters and businesses to revamp or take a different approach in their travel or shipping strategy. Farmers don't have that luxury, they have to get their goods to market. Most farms run on diesel and with the rising cost of regular and biodiesel it is making it extremely difficult for farmers to get their product to market and remain profitable.

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Biodiesel Introduced To Small Canadian Island

Here is a story about the introduction of Biodiesel ton one small island in Canada. How did it happen? Who was behind it? How has it been received? A nice look at the real world possibilities of a product like Biodiesel.

Yet Another Benefit Of Biodiesel - Farmland Prices On The Rise

It is being reported that the price being paid for farmland in the midwestern United States is on the rise, approaching record levels in some areas. Part of this is attributable to the increased demand for soy beans and other crops used in the production of biodiesel and other alternative fuels. Yet another benefit of biodiesel!