Many believe it just won't work

Just wanted to share a few pictures of no-till soybeans following corn. Many farmers just don't think soybeans can handle so much organic matter (corn stalks/trash). Look at these soybeans. This field has been no-tilled for over 10 years.

I find it very interesting to see that the scientists have caught up with what us farmers knew long ago. "But removal of too much of that debris to use as a feedstock for biofuel could have a long-term impact on soil productivity, according to new research. The value of the organic matter is priceless in no-till operations.

So with the EPA saying that soy based biodiesel won't meet the RFS2 standard and farmers not willing to remove the cellulosic matter -- I just wonder how we're going to become more energy independent --more on that later.

Here's a few fun pics from our farm.

Just talked to a local rancher outside of Alliance, Nebraska who told me that all the area horse loving ranchers of the 3-Strikes Horse Sanctuary have donated hay in response to this emergency.

More later as I receive updates from the local ranchers.

Please do not donate to HSUS - they aren't the ones who will help these Mustangs. Habitat for Horses and LifeSavers are groups to donate to - they have custody of the Mustangs.