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Michigan biodiesel usage growing in Detroit area

Thursday, September 12

New federal grants will increase biodiesel usage along the Detroit River. Pete Probst with the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition tells Brownfield most traffic on the Great Lakes St. Lawerence Seaway has to pass through the Port of Detroit. “Finding ways to get more biodiesel... Read More.

Spring wheat crop insurance usage up

Tuesday, September 3

The crop agency manager with Country Financial says the number of farmers protecting their spring wheat acres with crop insurance is increasing. Doug Yoder tells Brownfield nearly 80% of Illinois wheat acres are protected. “Roughly about the southern third of Illinois, those counties automatically... Read More.

Composite Site Usage Issues

Monday, August 19

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like to advise the public as to the proper usage of the compost site. Our compost site is permitted by the Kansas Department... Read More.

Studies support greater biofuel usage to reduce transportation emissions

Thursday, June 27

Recent independent studies support a greater reliance on biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scott Richman with the Renewable Fuels Association says one study looked at the impact of electric vehicles on both liquid fuel and electricity usage, and another looked at the benefits... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way... Read More.