Manure to gas power cuts farm energy bills in half
A Chicago firm proves methane from liquid manure can power diesel generators for farms. Mason Dixon Farms in Gettysburg uses a system that yields 125 kilowatts and a 33,000 dollar annual bill drop, with excess power sold to a utility. Two dairy farms in Gettysburg and Rice Lake and one beef ranch in Custer use the setup, converting manure to methane and leaving a liquid fertilizer.
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New York
UPI
Chicago
Sheaffer & Roland, Inc
Gettysburg
Rice Lake
Wis
Custer
Mich
Mason Dixon Farms
Waybright
General Motors
Stewart & Stevenson
Houston
Mason Dixon Farm
New 4-H Dog Projects Club Forming in North Ridgeville
A dog focused 4-H club is being organized by Eva Weber Lorain County 4-H agent and Terry and Cathy Dao in North Ridgeville. First meeting late March. Training includes care and handling of pets and guidance dog training for blind persons. Contact Mrs. Weber at the Extension office or the Cases for joining.
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North Ridgeville
Eva Weber
Lorain County
Terry
Cathy Dao
Chestnut Ridge
North Ridgevile
Ing
Rustlers 4-H
Laura Egg
Brenda Anderson
Julie Kemp
Lynette Egg
Karen Thewlis
Richard Egg
West Ridge Road
Time to buy farming gear at LaGrange Tractor Sales
LaGrange Tractor Sales on Route 301 LaGrange promotes limited time incentives on Case ag tractors and Case garden trac tors plus New Holland hay tool financing waivers through May 1 and inflation rebates up to 450 dollars on selected New Holland equipment. Yanmar diesel tractors Badger silo unloaders and feeders are offered. Open 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays 8 a m to noon Saturdays phone 355 5201.
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LaGrange
New Holland
LaGrange Tractor
Quality First Star Builders Ad Promises Durable Timber Buildings
Star Builders advertises timber designed structures with emphasis on quality, efficiency, and future expansion. Representatives Kim Mulder and Rocky Rossini discuss site, layout, and production use, promising economical build and low maintenance. Located Route 113 South Amherst with phone numbers 986 5951 and 986 8022. A retail outlet at South Amherst offers repair and maintenance components.
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Star Awilders Inc
South
Amherst
Ohio
Kim Mulder
Rocky Rossini
Star
Star Builders
Route 113
South Amherst
Star Buildings
White 5100 Seed Boss boosts planting accuracy nationwide
White unveils the 5100 Seed Boss air planter available through Elyria Industrial Equipment. It uses gravity seed fall for precise trench placement, reduced seed coat damage, and greater spacing accuracy with larger hoppers. Optional liquid or dry fertilizer tanks and chemical hoppers offered. Visit at Routes 10 and 20 or call 322 7064.
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White
Elyria Industrial Equipment
Elyria
Eclipse of the Spirit in a Farm Family Portrait
A veteran observer recalls a southwest Ohio farming family from Janet and Bill Prentice through marriage, growth, relocation, and eventual division. The piece ends with an aging couple alone at the kitchen table, a testament to change and an eclipse of the spirit.
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Ohio
Janet
Bill Prentice
Bill
Jane
Holy Land
Paul
Bil
Mike
John
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Kipton Elevator Association
Coop
Bates Elevator
Robert F. Pancoast
Mark Sanborn
National Future Farmers of America
Medina County
Jerusa
Lem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Holstein Directors
Milk Marketing Inc
Orville
Huron and
Erie County
Norwalk
Stoll
Marshallville
Ent
Rasey
Stampede Sale
Elyria Industrial Equip. Corp
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Oberlin Rd
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Jim Schaeffer
Belden
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Pat Leimbach
Golden Opportunity
Lagrange TR Tractor Sales
Kipton Elevator
Ohio Farmer Grain Corp
Greg Noble
P.C.A
Lorain
Marth Wooster
REE Coles & Donuts
Cone
Morton
Morton Buildings Inc
Wooster
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