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Solar Energy Use in U.S. Agriculture

April 06, 2011 Brenda Chapin, Office of the Chief Economist

A newly released report Solar Energy Use in U.S. Agriculture. Overview and Policy Issues published by USDA’s Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, serves as an overview of solar energy use by farmers and ranchers in the U.S.

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USDA Report Shows Improving Corn-Ethanol Energy Efficiency

September 21, 2010 Brenda Chapin, Information Officer, Office of the Chief Economist

Harry Baumes, Acting Director of USDA’s Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, says a report that surveyed corn growers in 2005 and ethanol plants in 2008 indicates the net energy gain from converting corn to ethanol is improving in efficiency. Titled “ 2008 Energy Balance for the Corn-Ethanol...

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