BioFuels Journal

Ames, IA—Biodiesel has once again returned for the 2010 Farm Progress Show.

Iowa and Illinois based companies have come together to supply all diesel demonstration vehicles and agriculture equipment, with B20 biodiesel blend.

The B20 blend is provided through STAR Energy, the FS companies of Iowa and Renewable Energy Group, Ames, Iowa.

The FS System is the official fuel sponsor of the show through its donation of the FS premium diesel fuel, Dieselex Gold.

Dieselex Gold contains multi-functional additive chemistry that makes it the perfect partner for biodiesel blends.

It is comprised of 8 components that contribute to engine performance, efficiency and protection.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that have endorsed a B20 biodiesel blend in their diesel engines include Arctic Cat, Buhler, John Deere, Case IH, New Holland and Caterpillar.

"Continuing the use of the B20 blend at the Farm Progress Show demonstrates the commitment of the agriculture industry to renewable, sustainable fuels.

"B20 use at the Farm Progress show reinforces that it can be used on Iowa farms in diesel equipment," said Jason Stauffer, Energy Management Specialist/ Area Sales Manager for Star Energy.

"Biodiesel is a value-added product to the American farmer by adding $9 of value to market cattle, $0.25 to every bushel of soybeans and adding additional value to ethanol through inedible corn oil use," explained Nile Ramsbottom, Executive Vice President of Global Sales at Renewable Energy Group.

"Biodiesel is made from the renewable crop and livestock products of American farmers as well as used cooking oil from restaurants.

"To be able to take that biodiesel product back to the farm to be used in production and harvest, reduces the agriculture carbon footprint and increases energy independence from foreign oil."

Scott Waskow of AgVantage FS headquartered in Waverly IA, said "Our continued support of the Farm Progress Show and renewable fuels, illustrates that the FS System is dedicated year after year to the continued success of sustainability within the agriculture industry."

FS has supplied the Farm Progress Show with fuel for all equipment and show vehicles for over 30 years.

A complete list of Original Equipment Manufacturers that have endorsed biodiesel and the details of their endorsements can be found at www.biodiesel.org.

The Farm Progress Show is the largest outdoor farm show featuring the industry's most state-of-the-art equipment and vehicle line-up.

For more information, call 515-239-8118.

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