Category: Agriculture
Trump’s Failed Algae Biofuel Experiment Versus Europe’s “FUELGAE” Initiative: Compare And Contrast
The US may continue to pursue algae biofuel in one form of another, though the cultivation demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was a flop.
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Wisconsin egg production cut in half as farms struggle with avian flu, higher expenses
Latest data highlights significant decline in state’s egg production after several major avian flu outbreaks hit farms last fall, this spring.
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
By Julia Roeder
An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.
US President Donald Trump Makes Surprise Move Into Algae Biofuel
The Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has emerged as a high profile showcase for the US algae biofuel industry, demonstrating the rapid growth cycle of a sustainable, oil-rich domestic energy resource.
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New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland
As farmers choose solar to support operations and boost income, suburban sprawl uses 6x more farmland and golf courses nearly 3x more than solar. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched an interactive map showing how solar development and agriculture thrive side-by-side while creating shared value … [continued]
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