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Agriculture key to biofuel production, world ag chief says
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

ST. LOUIS ­ If biofuels are to provide a mass amount of energy to a global population, there will need to be “quantum shifts” in existing governmental policies worldwide.

 

U.S. needs to prepare as bioenergy market develops

By BRYANF. YURCAN

ST. LOUIS – The role in how agriculture can help mitigate global climate change was the subject of a lively panel discussion during the second day of the 2007 World Agricultural Congress.

 

Balancing act
Produce, biofuels will have to share farm fields

By BRYANF. YURCAN

ST. LOUIS – As the development and implementation of biofuels continues to grow, leaders in this emerging market must strike a balance between using the land for fuel and for food, say several experts in the field.

 

New biofuel sources needed to fill ’er up
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

ST. LOUIS – The race to bioenergy is coming to a giant speedbump. As food replaces fossil fuels at the pump, there aren’t enough crops for both dinner and driving.

Route 9, victim of its own success, eyes relief
By KATHY KAHN

When Hopewell Junction resident Bob Doran leaves for his job in Poughkeepsie each morning, the 12.5-mile trip through 34 traffic lights along Route 9 takes him one-half hour. Will things get any better, wonders Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union’s property and casualty sales manager, as more and more businesses pour into the busy corridor?

Former Rockland development chief tackles nonprofit sector
By LYNN WOODS

Holly Freedman, who was recently appointed director of the National Executive Service Corp.’s (NESC) newly opened branch for Westchester and Rockland counties, has first-hand knowledge of the value of the NESC’s services. A year ago, when she was president and CEO of the Rockland County Economic Development Corp. (RCED), the agency hired NESC to do an organizational assessment.

Hicks to head Rockland Economic Development Corp.
By LYNN WOODS

Ronald Hicks has been appointed president and CEO of the Rockland Economic Development Corp. (REDC). Hicks, who was most recently director of economic development for Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will start with the agency in early June. He replaces Holly Freeman, who left REDC to accept a position as a director of the National Executive Service Corp.

State senators plumb hot topics over eggs
By KATHY KAHN

“Profit ­ it’s not a dirty word,” said state Sen. John Bonacic, (R-Mount Hope), offering a palatable 2007 spin on Gordon Gekko’s ‘80s mantra: “Greed is good.” Nobody wants to be greedy. Profitable ­ that’s another story.

Tax bomb’s offspring could be a new chamber
By KATHY KAHN

“Greater Haverstraw Happenings” began as a monthly newsletter, highlighting area businesses, listing events and encouraging residents to support local stores and restaurants. Three years after its creator, Luanne Konopko, sent out her first issue, the graphic designer closed shop, the apparent victim of taxing foresight that proved faulty.

Global thinking nets results and awards
By LYNN WOODS and KATHY KAHN

On Tuesday, May 22, the Averell Harriman International Trade Awards will be presented to 10 Hudson Valley companies that have brought international business to our region. In this last of a three-part series, we profile the final four honorees

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