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Construction permits issued for nation’s first cellulosic ethanol plant
IRVINE, Calif. — BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc., a leader in cellulosic ethanol production technology, was granted a conditional-use permit from the County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning, to permit the construction of the nation’s first commercial facility to convert biowaste into ethanol. The Los Angeles County Planning Commission approved the use permit for
Cattle market caught in money crisis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Agriculture in the United States is caught in the web of uncertainty being created by the financial crisis of 2008. The cattle industry is no exception, as both domestic and foreign demand for beef is related to consumer incomes, according to Chris Hurt, an Extension economist at Purdue University. Where the
Wal-Mart’s organic plan could boost demand
What will Wal-Mart’s new organic sales mean for farmers?
Going with the wind
Wind energy technology taking root on Pennsylvania in ridge-top pastures of Pennsylvania farms has tripled the amount of wind energy in the Eastern United States.
Reader: Nonlandowners need to unite
Editor: I’m writing to address concerns about nonlandowners who don’t realize the consequences for them of the so-called “Shale Boom.” By now most, if not all, of them have heard repeatedly about how dangerous chemicals used in hydraulic fracture drilling can get into aquifers and, then, into drinking water. They have also heard about other
Drought rockets grain prices higher
All major commodities were stronger last week, as observers decided that we are in a drought of large proportions and that crop ratings are declining.
Turbulent market continues to confound farmers
Have the corn and soybean markets finally bottomed out? Marlin Clark offers insight on the most recent prices and projections in this week’s report.
Sixth generation enjoys life on the farm
New columnist Julie Geiss shares some of the adventures her and her children have had on their family farm.
Increasing cropping frequency offers opportunity to boost food supply
Harvesting existing cropland more frequently could substantially increase global food production without clearing more land for agriculture, according to a new study from the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota.
Ohio approaching record corn yields
COLUMBUS – If the state of Ohio’s corn crop stays on track with the USDA’s predictions, farmers could be looking at a record yield.
