Articles tagged under: David Ripplinger

Future of Biofuels Uncertain

Published November 15, 2024

The future of biofuels remains a question mark. “The Trump administration was vocally very supportive of biofuels and production agriculture,” says David Ripplinger, bioenergy economist, North Dakota State University. “That didn't necessarily translate to pursuing ways in which the RFS…
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Biofuels Vs EVs

Published April 18, 2024

NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist Dr. David Ripplinger shared insights during a webinar this past week hosted by the North Dakota Ethanol Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Ripplinger said biofuel blending has become favorable for oil companies, who…
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Carbon Insets Present New Opportunities

Published November 3, 2023

A new option for carbon credits is gaining popularity. NDSU Extension bioenergy economics specialist David Ripplinger says to be on the lookout for carbon inset programs. “Long term, it will likely become a common part of marketing crops and livestock…
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EU Energy Crisis

Published November 8, 2022

NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger is keeping an eye on the European energy crisis. "This started prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; there's extremely high energy prices and high natural gas prices, that's only been exasperated…
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Ethanol Has a Moment

Published June 17, 2022

With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…
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Ethanol Business “Not Bad” Right Now

Published February 15, 2021

NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says the ethanol business isn’t bad right now for refiners. Ethanol use is stable, prices are higher and the margins are there to keep many U.S. refiners operating. "For the most part, refineries can…
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