An Outlook article about biofuels by David Tilman and Jason Hill ["Corn Can't Solve Our Problem"] pointed out that in assessing the efficiency of using corn to produce ethanol, one must count the " 'old' fossil energy it takes to make it: diesel to run tractors, natural gas to make fertilizer and, of course, fuel to run the refineries that convert corn to ethanol. An Outlook article about biofuels by David Tilman and Jason Hill ["Corn Can't Solve Our Problem"] pointed out that in assessing...

The need for corn for ethanol production will create scarcity that will have the effect of boosting prices for seed, feed, and other farm commodities with little effect on fuel prices, Rinehart contended. Printable Version Rinehart: Biofuels a catastrophe' president Steve Ochs reiterated the group's concerns that a biofuels plant would create hardship for the community and his frustration that so few details about the plant have been forthcoming in the nearly 11 months since NuFuels...

Washington is best known as the first president of the United States and military hero of the Revolutionary War but the rough-hewn, sandstone building shows a lesser-known role he took on when he left office in 1797: the largest whiskey producer for a thirsty young nation. Washington is best known as the first president of the United States and military hero of the Revolutionary War but the rough-hewn, sandstone building shows a lesser-known role he took on when he left office in 1797: the...

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In Montgomery's day, his oils primarily appealed to well-off farmers and businesses linked to the Corn Belt, such as grain dealers, seed companies, banks and livestock exchanges. BLOOMINGTON - Known as "the farmer who paints and the painter who farms," Alfred Montgomery's exquisitely rendered rustic still lifes of corn tell the story of an unconventional artist who called Bloomington home. Painted 100 years ago, these oils ranged from simple compositions featuring one or two ears to more...