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New Hampton couple look to reduce energy use
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) - To Tom and Irene Frantzen, the mountain of corn cobs sitting in their hoop building are a valuable commodity. For most farmers, cobs are mostly a waste product, providing organic material for soil. The Frantzens, of rural New...Tags: Conservation, Energy Saving, Accounting and Auditing, Agriculture, Environmental Issues
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New publication studies swine ventilation management
AMES, Iowa - Proper management of furnace and ventilation controller settings in hog buildings can reduce propane and electricity costs. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach illustrates the impact controller settings can...Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Energy
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Improving diesel fuel efficiency for spring field operations
Spring is here and, not surprisingly, diesel prices are trending upward. Taking time to implement a few simple management techniques can reduce farm fuel consumption and keep machinery running smoothly. Even with an established tillage strategy, it...Tags: Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology, Inflation and Deflation, Agriculture, Iowa State University
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NRCS expands on-farm energy audits to assist implementation
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is expanding last year's initiative to conduct and implement energy audits. The On-Farm Energy Audit/Implementation Initiative will help farmers and ranchers conduct energy audits and improve their...Tags: Energy and Resource Industries, Conservation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Energy Saving, Accounting and Auditing
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Shift up and throttle back
Tractor operations represent a significant portion of annual on-farm fuel costs. Rising fuel prices present a challenge for farmers as they prepare for spring field work. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension illustrates the “shift up,...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, Energy Saving
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