Articles tagged under: David Ripplinger
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…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…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…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…Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market
Published September 27, 2021
There are opportunities for livestock producers in the carbon market. However, cattle's place in that market is still unknown. "We haven't heard a lot about it, so right now it is just potential opportunities," says David Ripplinger, bioproducts and bioenergy…Where Will ADM’s Soybean Oil Go in North Dakota?
Published May 17, 2021
The vegetable oil produced at ADM’s new soy crush facility in Spiritwood, North Dakota will be sold to Marathon in Dickinson, North Dakota to make renewable diesel. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economics Specialist David Ripplinger says the renewable diesel sector is…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…NDSU Extension Specialist Considers U.S. and ND Ethanol Production
Published October 30, 2020
U.S. ethanol production and use are better than they were in spring 2020, but lagging compared to one year ago. "Looking into the winter months, use may continue to decline," said David Ripplinger, bioenergy economic specialist, NDSU Extension. "The bigger…Ethanol Prices Remain Steady in Northern Plains
Published March 24, 2020
According to NDSU Extension bioenergy and bioproducts economist David Ripplinger, ethanol prices are still holding up in the Northern Plains. "Spot prices in the Dakotas and Minnesota are higher to the point where firms may still be breaking even. That's…