Harvesting & Handling

Biomass from poplar trees June 2013

Michigan State University has planted six plots of poplar trees as part of a drive to generate renewable power. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Preventing biofuel plants from becoming weeds March 2013

Researchers at the University of Illinois are working on how to improve the regulation of all invasive plants, including those used for biofuels. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Biomass conference and expo updates agenda March 2013

The agenda for the 6th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo has been updated and been made available online. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canada plants record biotech crops February 2013

Canadian farmers planed almost 21 million acres of canola, more than 97 per cent of which was enriched through biotechnology. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Europe's biomass answers February 2013

The OSCIA is organizing a trade mission to Europe to explore biomass processing and market development. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Keeping farms safe January 2013

Farming can be a very dangerous business, which is why it is important to have clear labels and signs that show where hazards exist and how to deal with them. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Is it profitable to farm energy crops? November 2012

An agricultural economist has developed an online calculator for farmers to determine if they can/should switch to growing energy crops in their fields. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Agriculture and food production contribute significantly to GHG emissions, says report October 2012

An analysis by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, says that feeding the world contributes 29 per cent of GHG emissions. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Test planting of high-biomass sorghum a success

High-biomass sorghum, developed by Ceres Inc., was planted in the northeastern U.S. in July with Sweetwater Energy Inc. is being considered a success. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Sorghum ideally suited for bioenergy

USDA research is exploring the use of sorghum biomass for use as a biofuel crop in the southeastern U.S. due to its drought tolerance and other attributes. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

France seeks biofuel production pause

France is pushing for a worldwide pause in biofuel production whose components compete with food. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Alliance to support Atlantic agriculture

An alliance has been formed between The Value Chain Management Centre and Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. to support agriculture in the Atlantic region. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Supply and demand push farmland values up in Canada

High commodity values and limited supply have pushed Canadian farmland values to new heights, says a Market Trends Report by RE/MAX. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

G20 to consider action on food prices

The G20 Nations, according to Russian representatives, will decide within the next month whether to take joint action on soaring grain prices. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadian wheat receives boost from Government August 2012

The Canadian Government has invested over $100,000 to help Neo Ventures Biotechnology develop custom-made crops to bakers and food processors. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Report details food and agriculture innovation opportunities

Indiana's BioCrossroads has released a report detailing future opportunities in the food and agriculture industries. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Biofuel development gets $2 million boost for UGA and USDA

The USDA has committed $2 million to UGA researchers to speed up biofuel development. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Research supports biomass harvesting

Soil sustainability work for Project LIBERTY with Iowa State University and the USDA ave shown that there is no reduction in yield over the past four years. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Costs of mesquite biomass

Researchers from the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Service are exploring the costs associated with processing mesquite for biomass use. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Improving water management on farms

The Canadian Government has invested more than $250,000 to improve computer models based on beneficial management practices on the farm and in agriculture. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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