New center at Ohio State helps drive development of the U.S. rubber industry

Researchers at the Ohio State University are working to increase domestic production of rubber.  Professor Judit Puskas says a federal grant from the National Science Foundation will fund research from experts in engineering, biology, and agriculture.   “Having seven partner universities, four core partners, and Ohio State as the lead,” she says. “It covers all kinds of…… Continue Reading

Identifying needs versus wants in a down economy

With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some tips about watching expenses, identifying spending habits and controlling finances where possible. The post Identifying needs versus wants in a…… Continue Reading

Biden, Vilsack announce green energy grants to rural cooperatives

Electric cooperatives in 23 states are getting more than 7.3 billion dollars in clean energy grants. President Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are announcing the details at one of the Dairyland Power Cooperative project sites near Westby, Wisconsin Thursday.  Vilsack says Dairyland is receiving 573 million dollars, with 471 million in grants and 102…… Continue Reading

Two Wisconsin soybean board members re-elected

Wisconsin’s soybean growers have re-elected two members to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Justin Bauer, representing District 2 farms near Eau Claire, and Steve Wilkens, representing District 6 near Random Lake, began new three-year terms that run through Aug. 31, 2027. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $3.5 million in assessments paid…… Continue Reading

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