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Making crude oil: Million-year natural process takes minutes in the lab
Engineers have created a continuous chemical process that produces useful crude oil minutes after they pour in harvested algae — a verdant green paste with the consistency of pea soup.
RFS cuts would stymie biofuels growth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new plan to reduce the required amount of biofuels to be produced in 2014 by 2.94 billion gallons would reduce incentive for biofuels growth, Purdue University energy policy specialist Wally Tyner said.
RFS cuts would stymie biofuels growth
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new plan to reduce the required amount of biofuels to be produced in 2014 by 2.94 billion gallons would reduce incentive for biofuels growth, Purdue University energy policy specialist Wally Tyner said. Tyner, the James and Lois Ackerman professor of agricultural economics, commented on the EPA’s
How much nitrogen does your field really need?
A new tool helps farmers feed crops only as much as they really need, saving money and the environment.
High-tech systems on display at management tour
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Today’s large-acreage farmers can’t be everywhere at once on their sprawling operations, but a farm family featured in this year’s Purdue Extension Farm Management Tour comes close. Technology Gary and Larry Neal of rural Frankfort use logistics and inventory management technology to monitor various parts of their farm operation from remote
Remote sensing and microbiology used to trace foodborne pathogens
ITHACA, N.Y. — In 2011, an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupe led to almost 150 illnesses and 30 deaths. With a spate of recent outbreaks of such foodborne pathogens as Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and L. monocytogenes, the ability to predict where and how these deadly microbes enter the food supply chain could
How to be eco-friendly in college
NEW YORK — Many of today’s college-aged youngsters are socially conscious, fully aware their choices affect not only themselves, but those around them as well. One of the more popular causes among young people is the go green movement. Many of today’s college students have learned about the environment since they first entered school, and
Dirt don’t hurt … and it might help
By JUDITH SUTHERLAND Farm and Dairy columnist I read with interest the academic study report just released that says growing up on a farm impacts immune system health in a positive way. The University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences research has shown that spending early life in a complex farm environment increased the number
Grain markets lend new meaning for old song
Not even Marvin Gaye can tell us what’s goin’ on in the grain markets these days.
Michigan confirms two human Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases
Outbreak in southwest Michigan remains a threat to horses and people.
