Electrification of farm machinery will bring to power grids massive
increases in demand for energy. Gridtractor says it can turn an electric
tractor into a giant battery that moves electricity back into the grid and on
farm and can reduce the cost of running electric-powered equipment by as much
as 90%.
BBuy, Sell Power From Electric Tractors
DTN Contributing Analyst Philip Shaw celebrates his 35th anniversary of
writing his column and compares what agriculture was like in 1986 versus now.
BUnder the Agridome
Precipitation during the next several weeks is going to be paramount to
the record production forecast for Brazil soybeans as they enter flowering
stages of growth. Full-season corn is also hoping for good rains as it enters
pollination.
BSouth America Calling
USDA on Friday rolled out $633 million for an array of rural energy and
disaster grants and loans across the country. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack also
championed infrastructure funds and the prospects of expanding biofuels into
aviation that were included in the Build Back Better Act.
=^USDA Rolls Out Renewable Energy Funds
Biofuels and agriculture groups told the EPA during a public hearing on
Friday the agency needs to take a number of actions to get the Renewable Fuel
Standard back on track.
BBiofuels, Ag Push EPA to Enforce RFS
