Florida Prepares for Alternative Fuels Leadership Role
St. Petersburg, FL – (July 24, 2007) (AgNewsWire) Florida stands ready to become a leader in both the production and consumption of biofuels, including ethanol. At the second annual Florida Farm to Fuel Summit in St. Petersburg, it was evident that major government leaders, including Governor Charlie Crist, are excited about the potential for ethanol in the Sunshine State. “This has become a movement,” Crist told the conference on Thursday. “It’s finally registered with everybody that this is something that is not only good for our environment, it’s good for our country, it’s a national security issue, it gets us off foreign oil – it is simply the right thing to do for America.” Full…
Summit on Energy Security Brings Together Diverse Group
Washington, DC. – July 14, 2007 (AgNewsWire) – “National Security and America’s Addiction to Carbon: Solutions to Oil Dependence and Climate Change” was the theme of the 2nd Annual National Summit on Energy Security held in Washington DC on Thursday, organized by 2020 Vision. “The purpose of the summit this year was to show how America’s dependence on oil and global climate change are really inter-related issues that stem from similar problems,” said Tom Collina, executive director of 2020 Vision. “Both have national security implications and both have common solutions that we can address without delay.” Collina says one of the primary solutions is ethanol. “There’s no one solution to our energy security challenges,” said…
Gasoline Supply Impacted by Mother Nature
Omaha, Neb. – July 11, 2007 (AgNewsWire) – Midwest consumers are experiencing sticker shock at the gas pump. Since July 1, gas prices have increased on average of more than 40 cents due in part to diminished refining capacity. Flooding and lightening related fire incidences have closed refineries in certain parts of the nation. “If these shortages persist, my fuel stations could run low on fuel supplies,” said Gary Wright, vice president of Wright Oil, Inc., based in Central South Kansas, while waiting in line for several hours to refill his supply tanker. “My current gasoline price is $3.36 but my eighty-five percent ethanol-blend is selling for $2.80 per gallon. With the number of ethanol…
Green Grand Prix Showcases Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Watkins Glen, N.Y. – (July 10, 2007) (AgNewsWire) The scenic community of Watkins Glen, New York once again played host to the Green Grand Prix on July 6 as hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles highlighted energy independence and a cleaner environment. The Green Grand Prix features a road rally held on a 78-mile course around the perimeter of beautiful Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The event is organized annually by the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, according to Executive Director Carol Fitzgerald. “This was our third annual Green Grand Prix and it was tremendously successful,” said Fitzgerald. “The goal of the event was to be able to create more…
In-Season N Management Is Key to Maximizing Corn Yields
LENEXA, Kansas – July 9, 2007 (AgNewsWire) – Planting is complete, fields have been sprayed for weeds and insects, and as you drive by your fields and gaze at the first three rows of healthy corn from your truck window, everything looks as it should…but is it? It’s impossible to know exactly what is going on throughout your entire field, but you can’t forget about your crops after planting and spraying is complete. With high corn prices, you have the potential to make record profits with continued mid- to late-season crop management. Good crop management is vital to a successful growing season, from planting all the way through harvest. One way to maximize the investment…
Three New Massey Ferguson® Utility Tractors
DULUTH, GA – July 3, 2007- (AgNewsWire) —Massey Ferguson® has introduced three brand new utility tractors with advanced features typically found on bigger tractors. The new 2600 Series tractors come with options like 8×8 shuttle transmissions, a choice of live or independent PTO, and a 4WD option for all three models. They also feature the newest in Massey Ferguson tractor styling. All three tractors are powered by naturally aspirated Simpson® diesel engines, known for reliability and fuel efficiency. The engines feature direct fuel injection and are Tier II compliant for emission standards. The new Model 2605 (3-cylinder engine) is rated at 38 engine hp; the Model 2615 (3-cylinder engine) is rated at 49 engine hp;…
Massey Ferguson® Unveils New Compact Tractors
DULUTH, GA – July 3, 2007(AgNewsWire) —Massey Ferguson® has added two brand new models to its compact tractor line. These new Models 1529 and 1532, offer buyers advances in compact tractor power and versatility, at competitive prices designed to give owners the best combination of power and cost efficiency in the industry. The 1529 is rated at 28.4 engine horsepower and features an 8×8 SynchroShuttle transmission that makes tough jobs like loader work and material handling as easy as larger-size tractors, especially with the optional factory-installed joystick. The 1532, rated at 33.0 hp, comes with an efficient 9×3 constant mesh gear transmission, and offers an 8×8 SynchroShuttle as an option. Massey Ferguson is introducing the…
