Algae in the Sahara

There is more to algae that the wide range of products they can produce. Their efficient conversion of energy and their ability to thrive in saltwater make them a unique agricultural crop that can thrive in hostile environments. It can even improve them. This advantage has not gone unnoticed by those looking for ways to …

Think You Know All About Algae?

Take our fun – and short – quiz to see how much you know about algae. Compare with your friends! All of the answers should be easy for those visiting www.allaboutalgae.com. The quiz is composed of two stages plus a bonus round to weed out the real experts! Take the Quiz

Energy is a Cash Crop

On Friday May 18th the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry held a hearing on the Energy Title of the 2012 Farm Bill. It is still unclear if the Farm Bill will include mandatory funding for programs that can accelerate the commercialization of advanced biofuels, such as those from algae. Agriculture has become …