Replies to post #658 on Alpine Management Systems, Inc.(fka ALPN)

[lucidroad]

That's the funny thing about cellulosic ethanol. Every article I read seems to be about corn stover, wheat straw, wood chips, etc. but rarely do see any other companies mentioning rice straw. It's so abundant in Asia that the potential market is enormous.

I also like the fact that Tom has pursued grants to finance the project instead of waiting around for the DOE to get the loan dept up and running. I recently read an article that they may not be able to approve any loans until September at the earliest. I hope the grant falls into place because it would get things rolling early while a lot of other companies are waiting around for the guaranteed loans.

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Is rice farmed the same way in Asia as in No. Cal. ?
Does it produce the same 'waste' product ?
Just curious... I always thought they were different farming methods.
I do know that burning all that stuff in No. Cal. every year is a major air quality issue. etc.