One of the first visions for turning corn into ethanol for motor fuel on an industrial scale originated 60 years ago this month. I was there to hear that recommendation — made to board members of the Iowa Farm Bureau. Dec. 4, 2017 By Jerry Carlson — In December 1957, my father, Glenn A. Carlson, urged the […]
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This fall, AgriEnergy Resources of Princeton, IL celebrates 30 years of growth by providing farmers with a full range of biological, organic and conventional fertility products and services. We’ve delighted to share the entire adventure with enthused, profitable clients — who are also good friends. Dec. 2, 2017 By Jerry Carlson — In 1987, Dave Larson and his wife Carolyn
AgriEnergy Resources blossoms into a biological fertility leader — nationwide Read More »
“Biofilter” and “Bioreactor” are terms used by the Natural Resources and Conservation Service for filter beds built of wood chips and similar natural materials. They’re intended to extract nitrates and other pollutants in runoff water from field tile and surface drainage. The challenge at our farm is the surge of storm runoff from 100 acres of a neighbor’s watershed. For years the
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Thanksgiving is especially meaningful to American farmers for at least two reasons. First, it reflects the roots of America’s heritage, all the way back to the Pilgrims who first observed a feast of thanksgiving in the Plymouth Colony in autumn 1620. Second, it underscores that food abundance produced by farmers is foundational to our national well-being.
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On Nov. 28-30, Renewable Farming will take an introductory look at a new, handheld instrument which will help producers, food retailers and buyers get an instant indication of quality in the product. Bionutrient meter schematic Nov. 17, 2017 — That’ll take some training and experience, of course. But the learning curve should be rather short
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No-Till Farmer’s publisher, Frank Lessiter, is a bit more daring than many of his ag magazine colleagues in tackling subjects important to farmers, but threatening to ag magazine advertisers. In the current issue, he took the risk again. Nov. 16, 2017 By Jerry Carlson — Here’s one thing I learned in a decade on the editorial
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When one of our crop consultant friends gives seminars for farmers, he often points out: “There are two very important people groups you want on your side, not opposing you: Moms in China, and Moms in America.” Nov. 13, 2017 — You can be thankful this Thanksgiving Day that mothers in both nations, and in every other nation too, are
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American farmers can capture great export opportunities — if we produce the kind of corn, soybeans and other commodities that overseas buyers really want. Following the money, not whining about TTP’s demise, points the way. Nov. 11, 2017 Opinion By Jerry Carlson — There aren’t many advantages to being an 81-year-old farmer, journalist and Air
Farming opportunities opened by opting out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Read More »
Dozens of participants in the latest UN Climate Summit this week gathered on the final day for a special celebration: Cheering America’s exit from the futile UN “Paris Pact.” These special few did not ride the taxpayers’ gravy train to Dusseldorf; they paid their own ways. They call themselves the Global Warming Skeptics. Nov.
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At least three times a day, Grandpa and Grandma (that’s us) taste the rewards of grandson Lane’s venture into beekeeping and producing honey. The taste is more exquisite than any honey we’ve found online or from friends — and we’ve tasted some mighty fine honey! Nov. 10, 2017 By Jerry Carlson — This
How sweet it is! Bees and biodiversity offer families such abundant rewards Read More »