Diverse crops key to successful biofuels industry
URBANA, Ill. -- The debate continues as scrutiny increases over the sustainability of ethanol derived from crops developed for food production.Concerns about net energy...
Researchers work to improve diesel fuel quality sensors
URBANA, Ill. -- Sensors currently used to monitor the quality of diesel fuel and biodiesel blended fuels during engine operation are unable to adequately...
Medina County dairyman dies from accident, remembered by many
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SPENCER TWP., Ohio -- Friends and family have fond memories of a Medina County dairy farmer who died...
Forestry webinar series begins Sept. 28
LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will offer a forestry webinar series on select Tuesdays beginning Sept. 28. The series is...
Leaders reach areas of agreement in animal disease traceability debate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Strong and ongoing collaboration among producers, commercial interests and regulatory agencies at both the state and federal level is the...
New foundation to support dairy show’s youth exhibitors
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- All-American Dairy Show youth exhibitors will benefit from a newly formed foundation designed to help support educational and training opportunities, said...
Mycogen Seeds to focus on growing U.S. seed business
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dow AgroSciences and Mycogen Seeds has announced plans to continue to invest in and expand their U.S. branded seeds business. New corn...
Battle begins to place severance tax on Pa. Marcellus Shale drillers
Pa. governor agrees Marcellus Shale drilling is good for state, but could come with a cost.
Experts say green policies don’t necessarily create more jobs
COLUMBUS -- Like many states, Ohio is banking on green energy technology to put residents back to work. Yet, a new Ohio State University...
Series of classes guides budding farmers
MERCER, Pa. -- Whether your vision includes making goat cheese, selling cut flowers, or growing rare tomato varieties, the Exploring the Small Farm Dream...
