March 12, 2010

Todd Sneller, administrator of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, will discuss the state of the corn and cellulosic ethanol industry during a national web seminar March 26 from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is sponsored by eXtension.

Created by the Nebraska Legislature in 1971, the Nebraska Ethanol Board was the first state agency in the United States devoted solely to the development of the ethanol industry. The Nebraska Ethanol Board is an invaluable resource to communities wishing to attract an ethanol plant as well as developers trying to locate one. The board works closely with policy makers, economic development officials, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others to help coordinate and facilitate the development of ethanol industry.

Additional programs in the Cellulosic Biofuels Web Seminar Series will be held monthly.

Upcoming Programs

• Economics of Cellulosic Biofuels, Friday April 30, 11 am CT
• Cellulosic Biofuel Logistics, late May, date to be announced
• Agronomic Impacts of Cellulosic Material Harvest — Perspectives from the eastern and western Corn Belt, date to be announced
• Contracts for Cellulosic Biomass, date to be announced
• Rural Community Infrastructure, date to be announced

How to Connect

To join the webinar, you'll need a computer with Internet access and speakers. About five minutes before the start of the meeting, open your Web browser and go to http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/agenergy/. At that URL you will find a login page. “Enter as a Guest” with your name, and business or institution and click “Enter Room.”  You'll be able to listen through your computer speakers. Anytime before the meeting you can visit the following URL to confirm your ability to connect:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/testconnect/

Related Web Resources

• Nebraska Ethanol Board
• Renewable Fuels Association
• American Coalition for Ethanol