As plant start-up approaches, we will bid aggressively to meet the plant s corn needs from area grain dealers and farmers, many of whom we have dealt with for nearly 30 years. One project Marquis is looking forward to is the construction of two 110-feet tall silos for dried distiller s grain solubles, an ethanol byproduct, and two 150-feet tall silos for grain storage. Marquis Grain signed contracts with three local corn producers Wednesday for delivery of corn to the plant, now under...

Borrowing technology used at Epcot's Living Seas aquariums, the pioneering Florida aquaculture farmer plans for a future where a mere 250 acres breeds a species of fish new to most American palates, while also signaling the changing times in the state's agricultural picture. Borrowing technology used at Epcot's Living Seas aquariums, the pioneering Florida aquaculture farmer plans for a future where a mere 250 acres breeds a species of fish new to most American palates, while also...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups unsalted pumpkin seeds, hulled 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice 1 hot chili pepper, finely chopped (or hot sauce to taste) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 small sprig parsley, for garnish 1 small red-hot pepper, for garnish Chips, shrimp or vegetables, for dipping. Ingredients 1-1/2 cups unsalted pumpkin seeds, hulled 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup...

USDA's first official look at the 2007-08 Supply & Demand picture showed that despite the big jump in corn acres intended for this year, the resulting bump up in demand will mean corn carryover is only going to rise slightly from 2006-07 levels. But some states have seen impacts from the Easter freeze that will prompt them to lose some of the production potential that had been in fields prior to that weather event. This week government agencies said that farm-raised fish were the latest to...

That's why wildlife agencies around the country tell people that a "fed bear is a dead bear. Star-Gazette file photo A motorist peers out the car window as a black bear takes a quick jaunt across Route 6 near Galeton in 2001. Bears are not picky eaters -- especially in the spring, after they wake up from their winter hibernation with a bodacious appetite. Food placed outside for wildlife, such as corn for squirrels, may attract bears. Pay attention -- If a bear is displaying signs of...