bioproducts

A team of researchers at the University of Idaho recently secured a $10 million grant from the USDA to evaluate the use of bioproducts generated by the dairy industry. The U of I’s Mark McGuire says this five-year project will involve a wide variety of disciplines, and this funding will allow them to look at expanding bioproduct options that currently exist. ...

On Tuesday, the federal government unveiled a multi-agency strategy called the Bioeconomy Initiative: Implementation Framework.  The strategy seeks to accelerate innovative technologies that harness the nation’s biomass resources for affordable biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower.  The Biom...

On Wednesday USDA announced $21 million in funding to support the development of regional systems in sustainable bioenergy and biobased products.  According to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, the funding also seeks education and training for the next generation of scientists that will expand the availability of renewable, sustainable goods and energy.  Th...