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NFU applauds EPA approval of grain sorghum under RFS
WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent announcement that it will qualify ethanol made from grain sorghum as an eligible biofuel under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The EPA...Tags: Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Biofuels
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Lowering emissions, raising red flags
We've all seen the movie: Some small, seemingly unrelated actions lead to dire and unintended consequences. It happens in real life too, especially in government. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a regulatory program established under Gov. Arnold...
Tags: Agriculture, Agricultural Research and Technology, Haiti, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Renewable Energy
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Thune: High land prices might deter would-be farmers in South Dakota
A new Congress will craft a new farm bill this year, and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said the measure will contain some provisions to encourage young farmers to get into agriculture. What it won't do, though, is address a major challenge for youthful...
Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Biofuels, Groton
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Chevy puts on international face at Detroit Auto Show
Chevy will be using the Detroit Auto Show on Jan. 14 to release two quintessentially American products: an all-new Corvette and Silverado pickup truck. But the automaker's booth will have an international flavor as well, as five vehicles from Chevy's...
Tags: Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering, Environmental Issues, Automotive Equipment, Nissan
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Ethanol and food security - getting past the anti-ethanol rants
Here we go again - another group arguing that the cost of producing ethanol from corn is food insecurity. From this group we will no doubt see retreads of all these tired arguments, but will have to bear a load of fear-mongering as well-as other...Tags: Natural Disasters, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Droughts, Biofuels
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Somerset HAZMAT hosts ethanol emergency training session
Daily American Staff WriterIn October, the Environmental Protection Agency approved a declaration that allows gasoline retailers to sell gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol. This higher percentage of ethanol alcohol provides a unique challenge when it comes to dealing with...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Biofuels
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Wagner Native Ethanol hoping to buy Napa-Platte rail line
PIERRE - The buyer of the state-owned railroad line between Napa and Platte might be the backers of the proposed Wagner Native Ethanol project after all, rather than the Iron Horse Development group that was selected Oct. 31 by the South Dakota Railroad...Tags: Renewable Energy, Railway Transportation, Environmental Issues, Transportation, Biofuels
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Bullish on agriculture - bearish on valuations
Wells Fargo economist Dr. Michael Swanson told the Minnesota Agri-Growth conference, “I'm bullish on the economic fundamentals of agriculture and the food industry, but I'm extremely concerned about valuations.” He said everyone wants to predict the...Tags: Globalization, Environmental Issues, Energy Resources, Gasoline Industry, Petroleum Industry
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Controversy Persists Over EPA's Four-Gallon Rule
KickingTiresUnder a new rule, the EPA will require you to buy a minimum of four gallons of gas from any pump that sells E15, or gasoline that's 15% ethanol. Most stations sell E10, or 10% ethanol. But the handful of......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Biofuels
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When 'forever' plans are trumped at the pump
Q: We planned to keep our 2002 BMW 745i "forever." Since my husband and I are both in our 70's we do very little driving and don't want to buy a new car. We were dismayed to learn that the ethanol content of gasoline will soon be increased to 15 percent....Tags: BMW, Environmental Issues, Ford, Wethersfield, Nissan
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Believe it or not, their fuel economy improved 30 percent
Q: I drive a 2010 Mazda 3 that has 47,000 miles. When I fill up I always reset the trip odometer and have typically gotten 300 +/- miles per tank and usually refill when the light comes on. The last 30 days without any other observable difference I am...
Tags: Mazda, Tire Pressure Checks, Honda, Environmental Issues, Allentown
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Sobriety court better option than prison
People convicted of most felony impaired driving charges in Brown County now have an alternative to prison. Four people are enrolled in the county's sobriety court program, which started about a month ago, said Mike Brumbaugh, chief court service...Tags: Judges, Dining and Drinking, Behavioral Conditions, Trials, Health
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Dec 21, 2012
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Dec 14, 2012
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Sep 8, 2012
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Sep 18, 2012
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Aug 9, 2012
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