News   June 3-5, 2007: Visit of Uruguayan Delegation On June 3-5, in conjunction with the Dwight Look College of Engineering, the Office for Latin American Programs hosted a delegation from Uruguay. The delegation was led by Mr. Jorge Lepra, minister of industry, energy, and mining, and included representatives from the Uruguayan government and Uruguayan business leaders. The delegation visited Texas A&M University to discuss the field of   biofuels and the topic of ethanol production from sweet sorghum. The meetings were successful in establishing collaborations between A&M and the delegation to focus on the following areas: analysis of a variety of sorghum to determine which type is the best one; establishment of a type of sugarcane that is suitable for a cooler environment and uses less water; analysis of misalco or the use of garbage and byproducts for energy; and the creation a winter nursery to improve overall crop production. Additionally, the delegation also traveled to Houston where they met with business leaders from the Greater Houston Partnership and local Houston area businesses.
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