Propane at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman Energy, General, Georgia

It’s a busy week for the Propane Education and Research Council, which will be exhibiting at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Stop by the Georgia Propane building at Sunbelt this week and find out more about the latest in propane agriculture technologies on block C-10 near the lawn and garden display. Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Bush Touts Renewable Fuels Progress

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

President Bush talked about renewable fuels in Alabama during a speech at the Advancing Renewable Fuels Conference last week in St. Louis. He discussed research being done at Auburn into using wood chips to make ethanol, as well as E85 being used in police vehicles in Hoover, AL. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Ethanol Story

Chuck Energy

The ethanol industry has kicked off a new promotion with tailgate parties and pump promotions centered around pro football games this fall. According to Reece Nanfito, Ethanol Promotion and Information Council Senior Director of Marketing, promotions for the corn-based fuel are planned to take place prior to professional football match-ups around the country. “At the tailgating parties, we have tents …

IRL Goes Green

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General

All lights are green for the Indy Racing League to switch to 100 percent ethanol next year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Melons to Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops

How about a nice juicy slice of – ethanol? A research project through the National Watermelon Association will study how to turn wasted watermelons into fuel. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alternative is the Word

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Alternative crops for alternative energy has been a recurring theme at ag Idea Raiser forums being held this month in Florida. Two more are scheduled – September 18 in Ocala and September 16 in Bartow. Agricultural producers not able to make it to the meetings can post their comments at www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Advancing Renewable Energy Conference

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The US Departments of Energy and Agriculture are working together on a renewable energy conference to be held in St. Louis October 10-12. Find out more at AdvancingRenewableEnergy.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farmers Can Meet Crop Demand For Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins told a Senate committee this week that he expects agriculture to adapt to increased demand for corn to make ethanol. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Sugar

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024