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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Tons of manure on fire in England June 28, 2010 – One hundred tonnes of horse manure and shavings has been on fire in North Yorkshire. Manure seeps into Quebec town’s water June 28, 2010, Montreal, Que — People in the town of Windsor, Que., about 160 kilometres east of Montreal, have to boil their drinking water after a major leak of pig manure contaminated a local waterway. Scientists question EPA GHG estimates June 28, 2010 – The approach the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural anaerobic lagoons that treat manure contains errors and may underestimate methane emissions by up to 65 percent, according to scientists from the University of Missouri. Agencies invited to help with energy audits June 28, 2010, Washington, DC – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the USDA is seeking applications from eligible intermediaries to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy costs and consumption. USDA-NASS seeks input on energy program June 25, 2010, Washington, DC – The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking stakeholder input as it develops an annual program to collect and publish data about agriculture’s production and use of renewable energy. Ohio EPA settles with manure applicator June 25, 2010, Columbus, OH – Custom manure applicator Eight Star Farms Inc. has agreed to pay the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a $1,000 penalty for discharging manure. Baleen Filters selected in Top 50 June 25, 2010, San Francisco, CA – Baleen Filters recently announced that it had been chosen by The Artemis Project as a winner of the 2010 Top 50 Water Companies Competition. Premier Power introduces “The Bull” June 25, 2010, Alden, IA – Premier Power, LLC of Alden, IA, has designed a new, mobile PTO power source for farm operations needing the flexibility of an efficient PTO power source in multiple locations. Senator works to suspend GHG rule June 24, 2010, Washington, DC – As U.S. Senate lawmakers attempt to determine the fate of energy legislation, an influential Democrat is boosting efforts to suspend a controversial greenhouse-gas rule passed earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Iowa farmer seeks permit for digester June 24, 2010, New Liberty, IA – An eastern Iowa farmer is hoping to get approval from the state to build four new barns for nearly 5000 head of cattle — and he proposes installing a digester that would convert the cattle’s manure and bedding into electricity and compost. |
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