U.S. corn and ethanol received a shout-out on a recent episode of Good Morning America. According to the report, United Airlines has conducted a test flight using fuel made of sugar water and corn. The fuel, generated in a lab in Madison, Wisconsin, burns 35 to 70 percent cleaner than regular fuel. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sees this as his organization’s way of leading the global fight against climate change. Click the image above to watch the full video.
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.