Management
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Ethanol Emissions Less Than Gasoline
A group of University of Nebraska researchers found that corn-based ethanol emits 51 percent less greenhouse gas (GHG) than gasoline, according to Cattle Network.…
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Vilsack, Chu Not Quite On Board With Higher Blends
New U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary-designee Steven Chu were hesitant to join the higher ethanol-blend bandwagon during their recent confirmation hearings,…
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Ag’s Efficiency Reduces Environmental Impact
A new report shows improvements in agriculture’s impact on the environment. The Field To Market study by the Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture demonstrates…
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Applications May Require Waste Permits
A new decision by the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals could require custom applicators and growers who apply their own crop protection products…
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Vilsack Confirmed As Ag Secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack last week as U.S. agriculture secretary, a job he plans to use to promote renewable…
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Schafer Expects Rapid Cellulosic Ethanol Growth
Current U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says cellulosic ethanol output could explode in just a few years. Ethanol production from wood chips, grass, and…
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Compaction Leaves Long-Lasting Impression
Retailers and growers know that agricultural equipment can cause compaction in no-till crop fields, but Ohio State University researchers have found that, depending on…
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Cold Safety Critical
Safety should be Priority One when your dealership staff is working outside in the cold. Despite cold temperatures, the activity of winter work may fuel…
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Termites Provide Potential Ethanol Source
ZeaChem, a company that uses the microbes in termite guts to make ethanol, has raised $34 million to build its first plant, according to…
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Biofuel Stations Reach 1,900 Locations
The Stop In Food Store No. 67 at 1220 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, VA is the 1,900th E85 station in the U.S. The National…
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