agricultureFarm Scale Renewable Energy and Efficiency WorkshopPosted March 25th, 2008 by elenaA workshop to discuss the potentials of on-farm renewable energy sources and energy efficiency will be held April 2, 2008 from 10 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Medicine Rock Café in Gettysburg, SD. The meeting, including a noon lunch, is sponsored by the North Central and Dakota Central Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Councils. ...read more » Feb. 5, 2008: Klobuchar -- Energy Opportunities Big in MinnesotaPosted February 5th, 2008 by elena in
Amy Klobuchar discusses her tour through the state and the fact that energy arises as an opportunity for economic growth. Agri News Aug. 30, 2007: Co. Aims to Squeeze More Fuel From CornPosted August 31st, 2007 by elenaAn ethanol company based in South Dakota plans to expand its Iowa-based ethanol plant to include the production of cellulosic ethanol. Forbes Mike JohannsPosted April 24th, 2007 by AnonymousTitle: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Date: 08/10/2006 Media outlet: Des Moines Register We've always talked about farm policy in terms of food and fiber. I really believe this next farm bill is going to be a farm bill that talks about food, fiber and energy." March 13, 2007: Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry?Posted March 14th, 2007 by elenaWith ethanol and biodiesel gaining steam, thousands of new jobs are developing in power plants. PRAIRIE NEWS SERVICE Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry? ...read more » March 2, 2007: Renewable Fuels, Origin of Food are Focus of National 2007 Farm ConventionPosted March 2nd, 2007 by AnonymousRenewable fuels, a new farm bill and "country of origin" food labels are on the agenda of the National Farmers Union annual convention. MINNESOTA NEWS CONNECTION ...read more » Feb. 9, 2007: Could Biofuel Plan Benefit Minnesota?Posted February 10th, 2007 by elenaA plan being proposed as part of the next Farm Bill, which would use native plants for energy, could help grow Minnesota's economy. Minnesota News Connection Could Biofuel Plan Benefit Minnesota? ...read more » Jan. 26, 2007: Global Warming Solutions Would Help South Dakota's Ag EconomyPosted January 26th, 2007 by elenaPresident Bush recognized the serious challenge of Global warming during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, and energy policy groups are hopeful technological innovations will be fast-tracked in states like South Dakota to create solutions. GREATER DAKOTA NEWS SERVICE Global Warming Solutions Would Help South Dakota's Ag Economy ...read more » Nov. 29, 2006: Iowa Ag Expert: Make Ethanol Earth-friendlyPosted November 29th, 2006 by elenaFor rural Iowa, the surging bio-economy has been a blessing, and experts say the challenge is to ensure Iowa's leadership in renewable fuels while protecting the environment. Iowa News Service Nov. 22, 2006: ND farmers: Clearing the Air Pays OffPosted November 22nd, 2006 by elenaA new program offered through Farmers Union pays producers for their efforts to protect the environment. It's called the Carbon Credit Program, and North Dakota farmers have taken the lead in signing up for it. Prairie News Service ND Farmers: Clearing the Air Pays Off ...read more »  |
