Bringing expertise in Research, Economics, Policy, Farm Management, and Biofuels

President Obama has laid out ambitious plans for the U.S. in light of turbulent economic times and an agenda that includes environmentally sensitive topics that move further, faster, and more broadly than those of any previous administration.  The opportunities and challenges ahead need to be managed for those that want to succeed.

Biofuels from a variety of feedstuffs may have more impact than previously thought given the new administration, the 2008 Farm Bill, and other legislative vehicles.  Corn, grain sorghum, and soybean prices are below the “new plateau” levels we saw in 2007/08.  Even cellulosic materials are hearing the drumbeats of increased calls for hydrogen fuel cells.  The future of agriculturally-related fuel technologies is going to be paced by the commercialization of “clean” energies from these feedstocks.  If we sit long without significant progress there will be energy sources outside the ag domain that will step in to answer the call.  Agricultural industries may be looking for ways to implement new energy sources from non-agriculturally based production practices and may compete for some inputs into those technologies.

If you have a cellulosic feedstock conversion process ready to produce biofuels NOW is the time to roll out the red carpet and market that technology on a commercial scale.

AgServe's managing member, Sam Funk, has experience working with producer groups and technology firms to explore farm and firm level impacts of federal farm and energy legislation as well commercial introduction of agricultural products.  Contact us today to explore the opportunities we can assist you with to profit from this current environment.