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| Hello folks,
my students are talking to farmers about energy issues this week... any answers you would like to share would be appreciated.
For the questions that specify IL, answer for your state.
thanks guys!
Joel
WIU Agriculture
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Energy questions
*Have you implemented practices/technologies during the past 5 year with a specific goal of reducing energy consumption or improving energy efficiency? If so, briefly explain.
* How surprised were you by the run up in energy prices in 2008 and how did it impact your operation? Do you expect to see $4 diesel again in the near future?
* How do you feel about the ethanol industry? Is it only a blessing for IL agriculture? What do you think will happen to the ethanol industry if the current 45 cent per gallon blender's credit is not renewed in 2011?
* How do you feel about wind energy in IL ? Is it an issue in your community? Would you be interested in leasing some of your land to a wind energy company?
* Would you be interested in growing biomass for a bio-refinery if you could get paid $100/ton FOB? If so, how would this change your current farming operation?
* Are you familiar with any state or federal programs that provide funding for improvements in energy efficiency in agriculture? If so, briefly describe the program and how you learned about it.
* Would you be interested in an energy audit of your farm if it were free or guaranteed to save you money? | |
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