Economic conditions that kept investors at bay have taken a chunk out of Michigan's ethanol industry lately, but it's survived, and will thrive, say industry leaders, thanks at least in part to a new energy bill that promises long-term stability and renewed investor interest.
Ethanol mandate expected to fuel farmer interest
Farmers have beaten the odds so many times, perhaps it was natural that they thought they could beat this nation's energy Goliaths with nothing more than hard work and a strong, set jaw. Click here for full story.Don't live here? No state driver's license
Illegal immigrants will not be allowed to receive new state-issued licenses to drive in Michigan since Attorney General Mike Cox issued an opinion Dec. 27 that reverses a previous opinion. Click here for full story.Wind development carries economic benefits, study says
The economic impact of wind industry development as the result of Michigan adopting Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) would be significant, according to a new report released recently by the Land Policy Institute (LPI) at Michigan State University (MSU). Click here for full story.PETA shuts down monks' eggs
The California Milk Processors Board is demanding People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals stop its "Got pus? Milk does" publicity campaign. PETA alleges dangerous levels of somatic cells - pus - in milk are sold on the retail market. Click here for full story.New policy on securing hay bales issued
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a new policy regarding the securement of square bales of hay or straw. Click here for full story.