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Nothing nice about snow and ice
Where is global warming when we need it? And what happened to a January thaw? I think bears have the right idea. In fact, for one solid week, I copied them. I hibernated. Literally. The Friday that the Abominable Snowman was huffing and puffing to get a good start, I went to the store and
Ask Jen about ice cream and cinnamon rolls
When most people think “a la mode”, they picture a scoop of ice cream on top of warm apple pie. Jen thinks of cinnamon rolls.
If you want to have fun, travel light hearted
To say I’m kicking myself for not buying the squirrel would be an understatement. We were blessed to embark on our 11th annual summer road trip this year. The habit of taking three-day tours with my cousin and our collective four children started when the children were toddlers and continues today when all are in
Alternative diesel fuels the law of unintended consequences
In the U.S. quest to clean up our carbon-fueled culture, biodiesel and renewable diesel have become two new darlings of alternative fuel advocates.
When spring fever strikes the ranch
The warmer weather has beckoned Eliza Blue out of her house and into her greenhouse. Springtime gardening and chores are calling her to get started.
Native plants serve many purposes
Learn more about native plants and the vital role they play — they are necessary for wildlife, they help filter water and create more stable streams.
Ag Progress Days: Vegetable oil looks like tractor fuel
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. — The future looks rosy for a blue tractor that’s pulled away from the diesel fuel pump in favor of a new and experimental fuel: vegetable oil. New Holland and Penn State researchers proudly displayed their brainchild, a NH T7060 that runs on straight vegetable oil — the same kind you use
Weigh risks before applying fungicides
In addition to their unpredictability, fungicides could have other adverse effects.
OSU Extension: Ohio oats expected to help feed and fill the need for forage
LANCASTER, Ohio — Ohio growers this year have planted more oats after wheat and into early harvested corn silage fields. And, thanks to late-season rains, the crop is expected to produce “excellent yields,” which is a boost to producers suffering through low forage supplies after drought, an Ohio State University Extension beef cattle expert said.
From fish tanks to gas tanks, algae capable of producing alternative fuel
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The same brown algae that cover rocks and cause anglers to slip while fly fishing contain oil that can be turned into diesel fuel, said a Montana State University microbiologist. Drivers can’t pump algal fuel into their gas tanks yet, but Keith Cooksey said the idea holds promise. He felt that way
