Energy Group Encourages Alliances with Agricultural Sector
The Effects of Rising Oil and Gas Prices on Fuel and Fertilizer Expenses in Production Agriculture-An Energy Industry Perspective.
Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) December 2, 2005 -- "The Energy Advocates encourages alliances with the Agricultural sector," stated Mark A. Stansberry, president of the national organization. Stansberry was the keynote speaker at the fall meeting of the OSU County Extension Agricultural Educators in Wilburton on Tuesday. The topic of his presentation was "The Effects of Rising Oil and Gas Prices on Fuel and Fertilizer Expenses in Production Agriculture-An Energy Industry Perspective".
"We believe that both the energy and agricultural sectors can benefit greatly by working together through alliances especially in the area of research and development along with technology."
"America's agricultural energy use is definitely diverse. Petroleum products are needed to power cultivation and harvesting machinery. Natural gas is important for nitrogenous fertilizers, for example."
"The USDA forecasts that U.S. farmers will spend this year a total of over $23 billion on fertilizer, fuel and oil, and electricity."
"The Energy Advocates was formed in 1974 due to the 'OPEC Oil Embargo' to provide information on energy issues. America was 30% dependent on foreign oil then and is now well over 60% dependent."
"America is close to 80% dependent on imports of heavy crude and diesel for that supply. There is very limited capacity to produce diesel in this country. In fact, most of our country's refineries operate on light oil".
"The demand for diesel is continuing to increase. We have not built a refinery in over twenty plus years. Venezuela, not a friendly American ally, is a major source of heavy oil."
"Trains and 18-wheelers are fueled by diesel. Most of our agricultural products are being transported by rail and highways."
"Therefore, we must look at ways of providing solutions. The American energy and agricultural sectors have a great opportunity to work even closer together for a better energy future."
About The Energy Advocates:
Since 1974, The Energy Advocates, a national organization, has provided energy education nationally. The Energy Advocates strongly support all forms of energy. Its’ primary mission is to inform the general public about our vital energy industry and energy policy issues. To learn more about energy issues, and The Energy Advocates, visit www.energyadvocates.org.
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