SunShot to offer funds for solar energy R&D

09/20/17 5:05 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, September 20, 2017 - DOE’s SunShot Initiative intends to release a funding opportunity for solar desalination technology on or about Sept. 25.

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Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Dr. Paul Bloom - CEO- Gevo Inc.

This week's Open Mic guest is Dr. Paul Bloom, CEO of Gevo Inc. The company is bringing innovation to the renewable fuel sector. Bloom says the company's primary focus is commercializing and scaling a proven alcohol to jet pathway to make aviation fuel. Gevo is engaged in technology, process, and intellectual property development targeted to large-scale deployment of renewable hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals. Potential investors need increased certainty from government programs and tax incentives to allow the industry to flourish, he adds.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Undersecretary Brashears: NWS isn't a food safety risk; Puglia on USMCA

Seven cases of New World screwworm have been detected on U.S. soil. USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says the Food Safety Inspection Service's 7,000 inspectors are “leading the animal health charge” in the fight against New World screwworm.

Western Growers Association President and CEO Dave Puglia discusses the importance of renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. On the panel, Phillip Kauffman with Texas A&M University and Ron Phillips with the Animal Health Institute discuss New World screwworm.

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