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Two barren rectangles of fields surrounded by green grass with tree lines in the distance

Growing Biodiesel Crops: A Couple of Tips

In this short video, Rainville describes his philosophy for trying something new on your farm. It’s all about making the most of the learning curve.

Energy Independence: On-Farm Biodiesel Fuel Production

Roger Rainville is ahead of the curve when it comes to reducing costs on his farm near Alburgh, Vt. He’s currently producing biodiesel from canola and sunflower for about $1.70 a gallon.

A man standing in front of a dying, brown sunflower field

No-Till Farmer: Steward of the Land

Dan Forgey has farmed for 40 years based on the belief that if you take care of the land, it will take care of you, evidenced by his commitment to no-till, cover crops and crop diversity.

Dan Forgey holding onto something growing on tall crop stalks in a field

Growing Cover Crops with a Cash Crop

Dan Forgey describes how he grows cover crop mixes in synch with a cash crop of corn, and gets strong yields without chemical fertilizer.

Dan Forgey holding an agricultural tool and holding dark soil, looking down in a blue hat and brown jacket

Adding Cover Crops to a No-Till System

South Dakota farm manager Dan Forgey has improved soil quality and the bottom line by successfully introducing cover crops to his long-term no-till system.

Managing Alternative Pollinators

Managing Alternative Pollinators: A Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers and Conservationists is a first-of-its-kind, step-by-step, full-color guide for rearing and managing bumble bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees and other bee species that provide pollination alternatives to the rapidly declining honey bee.