Researchers Grow ‘Energy Beet’ to Produce Ethanol

Penn State researchers have grown and tested an experimental sugar beet that can be used to produce ethanol. Known as the “energy beet,” the root crop is showing potential to boost a $93 million ethanol plant proposed for Rapho Township in Pennsylvania. The plant would be fueled by beets grown on nearly 15,000 acres. Lancaster County farmers, producers in surrounding counties as well as farms in Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey will be sought to grow the beets. (Lancaster Newspapers) Read more.