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Biobased Economy Continues to Grow: USDA Secretary Announces NC State-Duke Study Results on Monday

NC State SCRC

The production and use of biobased products replacing petroleum-based products has the potential to reduce GHG emissions up to 10 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents. Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa, briefly ran in the 2008 presidential race and was considered by Hillary Clinton as a potential running mate in 2016.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

Bio-Based Materials Present Solution to Plastic Pollution. In a step forward for sustainable food production, Cargill, a leading global food corporation, is allocating more than $50 million toward building a sustainably-designed corn syrup refinery in Fort Dodge, Iowa. million metric tons. . million metric tons. .