James Dauwalter Appointed Chairman of US BioEnergy

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov 06, 2007 -- US BioEnergy Corporation (NASDAQ:USBE), a leading ethanol producer in the United States, announced actions designed to enhance the independence of the company's board of directors. James E. Dauwalter has been elected non-executive chairman of the board of directors. Gordon W. Ommen will continue as the company's CEO and president. "We believe these actions will allow Gordon to focus all of his time and attention on completing our plants under construction, improving our operations and evaluating strategic opportunities while providing independent leadership at the board level," said Dauwalter. Link. Chart.