High commodity prices have reignited the food versus fuel debate. Not that it ever really went away, but with farmers reaping high prices for several months now you can see how it’s easy for those who don’t have the right information to make the connection that high commodity prices directly lead to high food prices. […]
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One of the subjects I’ve been making an effort to learn more about since starting this blog is that of biofuels. I have to admit, before I really started looking into renewable fuels I was in the camp that wanted our energy independence to come from getting our own oil here at home. I still think […]
First things first. I’ll give you a video walkthrough of the essential parts of the planter. Now if you haven’t been around a planter like this before you’re probably wondering how this looks in the field. The picture below shows the results of all the ground engaging parts. You can see the slot made by […]
But the processes used to make ethanol have become more efficient. Watch this video from CNN posted on YouTube in May 2008, and you’ll see that many of the same elements in this video being replayed today. High corn prices, an acreage battle with other crops, and so on. Ken McCauley hits on many great […]