Algae Could Be Next Bio-fuel Farmweek - May 28, 2010 |
| "Algae" is the green slime that grows in ponds, lakes and water containers in our backyards.
In Iowa, the by-products of corn ethanol production are being used to see if they can help boost the commercial production of algae.
The algae will not be used to make ethanol, but it can provide "bio-diesel" and other products.
Why algae?
It contains a lot of oil relative to its weight.
Market to Market's Andrew Batt reports. Source: Market to Market, Iowa Public Television. Alternate viewing site at IPTV (Script available) Farmweek Broadcast Times (Note: all times are Central Time Zone) Mississippi Public Broadcasting Television May 29 - Saturday - 6:30 p.m. May 31 - Monday - 6 a.m. RFD-TV (satellite network. available on some cable systems) DIRECTV, Channel 345 or DISH Network, Channel 231 May 28 - Friday - 5 p.m. May 29 - Saturday - 3 a.m. |
