Unlike cellulosic ethanol, this fuel can be distributed via existing oil pipelines rather than gas-hogging trucks and trains, dispensed through existing gas stations rather than specialized pumps, and used in existing engines rather than modified "flex-fuel" engines. Unlike cellulosic ethanol, this fuel can be distributed via existing oil pipelines rather than gas-hogging trucks and trains, dispensed through existing gas stations rather than specialized pumps, and used in existing engines...

Produce stands are an integral part of sustainable agriculture in Lancaster County, providing farmers with a source of revenue, while preserving a cultural tradition for local residents. Hoping to pass along the tradition of farming to another generation, the Martins enlist the help of their five children, ages 2 to 10, on the 60-acre farm. She also wanted the children to learn a little about farming. Andrea Martin said produce stands are symbolic of the county's agricultural tradition....

Contracts would entail five-year exploration and 20-year production periods with an optional 10-year production extension. Excess gas could go to create methanol, fertilizer, urea or LNG, among other products. Negotiations now will begin with those that submitted proposals, with the goal of signing contracts in about a month, Wright said, without naming companies that submitted proposals. This round did not entail a formal bidding process but only the submission of informal bids. According...

Some claim that fungicides can boost corn yields, but Ohio State University researchers say that they have found no consistent link between fungicide use and corn yield when disease pressures are low. With disease levels low - no higher than 12% for gray leaf spot and 6% for northern corn leaf blight - researchers found no differences in yield to fungicide applications between treated and untreated hybrids. Half of the trials were sprayed with a fungicide and the other half were left untreated.

Samples lifted by various government laboratories have so far failed to detect pesticide residues above permissible limits. Though the CSE has far more credibility than the government and the cola companies, the fact is that no independent laboratory has been able to exactly reproduce their results. The health minister has since denied giving the cola companies a clean chit, something which is politically impossible for him to do. Some of these tests found that pesticide levels were below...

State DNR warns of wildfire risk In light of current drought conditions across the region, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service asks residents to use caution when enjoying Maryland's outdoors in the days ahead to avoid the risk of wildfire. State DNR warns of wildfire risk In light of current drought conditions across the region, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service asks residents to use caution when enjoying Maryland's outdoors in the days...