The Van Trump Report

Month: October 2024

What Farmers Need to Know About Government Efforts to Curb GHG Emissions

In March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized rules requiring companies to disclose to regulators their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transition plans for lowering them. The new rules, set to go into effect in 2026, are currently in legal limbo amid numerous challenges, including whether the SEC even has the authority to …

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Cool Idea… Does Your Farm Need an “AGwagon”

Farmers have very different needs than the average suburban homeowner, but the truck options they have to choose from are basically the same. While there are lots of aftermarket kits and accessories that truck owners can add themselves, farmers now have a new option –  purpose-built trucks for farmers and ranchers from Certified Ag Dealership …

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Corn Stover Used to Make Key “Jet Fuel” Component

Sustainable jet fuel could be made from corn stover and other plant waste, according to new research from Washington State University. The team used a continuous process that directly converts lignin polymers, one of the chief components of plant cells, into a type of jet fuel that has the potential to make sustainable aviation fuels …

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October Is Here… When Can We Expect Our First Snow?

October is here, and with Fall officially underway, the weather will be turning increasingly colder across the nation, leaving many wondering when we will experience our first snow. How early it snows obviously depends on your specific location and elevation as well as weather patterns from year-to-year. For some, the earliest snow could actually happen …

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