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Energy-dense biofuel from cellulose close to being economical
A new Purdue University-developed process for creating biofuels has shown potential to be cost-effective for production scale, opening the door for moving beyond the laboratory setting.
Farm Science Review field demos attract thousands of participants
LONDON, Ohio — In September of 1963, the inaugural launch of Farm Science Review demonstrated the “revolutionary” concept of no-till corn. Forty-eight years later, farmers are still being introduced to the latest in technology and ag production methods. The field demonstrations, which showcase farm equipment and promote the latest in harvesting, drying, storing and handling
USDA shares grain transportation outlook
Trucks remain the dominant mode of choice for transporting agricultural products to market. The weaker U.S. economy, high fuel costs, expensive liability insurance rates, and changing asset valuations have lowered profits.
History indicates fuel prices will drop
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gasoline and diesel prices are high and probably will remain so for several years. But give them time and pump prices will come down, said Ray Massey, a University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist.
Golden rule: Wheat could reclaim Ohio crop acres
Ohio wheat growers may be bucking the trend of several years of shrinking wheat production.
Teams of horses and mules lighten the load of logging small woodlots
Before World War II just about everybody farmed and hauled lumber and cord wood with horses. That love of the heavy horse seems to persist especially in Ohio, the heart of draft horse country in the modern farming era.
Ohioan wins 2009 National Conservation Legacy Award
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Ohio Soybean Association board member and soybean farmer from Marion County, John Buck, was announced as the national winner of the American Soybean Association’s 2009 Conservation Legacy Awards during the Commodity Classic Awards Banquet. Before the banquet, he was named the 2009 Northeast Regional Conservation Legacy Award winner. Awards The Conservation Legacy
Greenhouse workshop includes one-day tour
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association holds alternatives in agriculture workshop on specialty greenhouse production.
Animal science highlighted
Many displays at the 4-H Youth Building at Ag Progress Days will highlight animal science projects.
Grain farmers symposium slated for Dec. 13
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The fourth annual Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium will be held Dec. 13 at the Roberts Centre and Holiday Inn in Wilmington, Ohio. Grain farmers throughout the state will have the opportunity to hear about the latest agricultural issues impacting their operations. Registration Online registration is now open. Visit www.ohiograinfarmerssymposium.org to sign up
