Biobutanol: Next renewable fuel?
SALEM, Ohio - Big oil is taking what may be the next big step in biofuels production. Gas-station chain and fuel production giant BP partnered three years ago with DuPont to develop and market a renewable fuel source, and the team is on track to market biobutanol beginning in 2007.
Painting shows Carmony dairy history
WOOSTER, Ohio - A DHL delivery van pulls into the drive and Stan Carmony jumps. He's been waiting for this one.
Skepticism turns to participation
SALEM, Ohio - Many people were skeptical two years ago when talk first rumbled about a joint effort between the
Another BSE case found in Canada
SALEM, Ohio - On July 4, final test results confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a mature crossbred beef cow from Manitoba.
Biofuels backed by Ohio law
COLUMBUS - Ohio's availability of soy biodiesel and E85 ethanol will soon increase, thanks to the state's first-ever biofuels legislation signed into law July 5.
Canada takes new steps to curb the spread of major cow disease
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is banning cattle tissue capable of transmitting bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from all animal feeds, pet foods and fertilizers.
Ethanol purchase intent increases among American consumers
OMAHA, Neb. - Seventy-three percent of American consumers are likely to purchase ethanol-enriched fuel, according to the results of a new national tracking study by the
Holstein breeders review progress
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - One thousand Holstein enthusiasts gathered in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 23-24, for the 121st
Ohio disqualifies more show lambs
SALEM, Ohio - Keeping his promise to squelch livestock tampering, Ohio Agriculture Director Fred Dailey has disqualified three more champion lambs after routine urine tests showed traces of illegal drugs.
Barn leveled, cattle killed in storm
SALEM, Ohio - It was black, but not blacker than any other storm this summer. "Then the wind picked up and blew like never before," said Tuscarawas County dairyman Tim Sigrist.