Cellulosic Under Construction

Poet's Iowa Plant on Track, Despite Proposed RFS Cut

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Poet's cellulosic-ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa, is slated to produce 20 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol per year and ramp up to 25 million gallons produced using corn cobs, leaves, husks and stalks as a feedstock. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo)
Poet's cellulosic-ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa, is slated to produce 20 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol per year and ramp up to 25 million gallons produced using corn cobs, leaves, husks and stalks as a feedstock. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo)
While the U.S. Environmental Protection considers a cut to the Renewable Fuel Standard, Poet-DSM said it continues to make progress on a cellulosic-ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

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