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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms

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Biofuels Gas or liquid fuel made from plant material. Includes wood, wood waste, wood liquors, peat, railroad ties, wood sludge, spent sulfite liquors, agricultural waste, straw, tires, fish oils, tall oil, sludge waste, waste alcohol, municipal solid waste, landfill gases, other waste, and ethanol blended into motor gasoline.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. Much of the foods found in grocery stores have been processed, and the industry remains one of the largest in the United States. Overall, the food processing industry is largely necessary in today’s society.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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They all stand for different societies and organizations that came into existence to make the quality of materials and products better than what it used to be many years ago. ASTM and ASME are two such organizations that came about to develop but not dictate guidelines and certain standards to manufacture high-quality industrial products.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. We encourage all of our industries to consider SWLA as a potential home base for their headquarters facilities.”. Edwards said. “We Businesses come first in St.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. Agriculture is the second largest industry in NY behind tourism.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. The people of ADM transform crops into products that serve vital needs. Louis and Indianapolis. plant in Decatur.