Today in Biofuels Opinion: “The rationale to support alternative fuels in our state remains a “no-brainer.”

Delta Farm Press: “For those who believe in the future of biodiesel in Arkansas, a recent front page of the Wall Street Journal may have brought some scowls and tears. The article declared the nation’s biofuels boom was “running on empty” and listed reasons why the industry is distressed; for starters, the global credit crisis, a glut in capacity, and lower oil prices…But, some of us remain hopeful — and some days we are encouraged — that biodiesel will emerge as a consistent source of energy for trucks, tractors, and other diesel-powered engines in the Delta and the nation. First, the original reasons for America to turn to biofuels have not changed. As Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe told the 110 attending the Arkansas Clean Cities Coalition meeting recently, the rationale to support alternative fuels in our state remains a “no-brainer.””

Matt Hartwig, Renewable Fuels Association communications director, commenting on the possibility of US exports of ethanol to Brazil: “If the Brazilian market or the European market needs it, [ethanol] will flow there.”

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