Fuel cell tractor by New Holland could change the farming industry

Already awarded with a show Gold Medal, the tractor is dubbed the NH2. The result of development work between the Fiat Group and Iveco, although the full details remain under wraps the diesel engine has been replaced by the fuel cell.

The chemical reaction that takes place here is converted into electric power, which is then stored in one of three lithium ion batteries. This electrical energy is then quite probably used to drive an electric transmission.

Read the rest of the story in the Farmers Guardian.

Tenn. officials say 2008 harvest deemed a good one

~

Despite lingering drought conditions in some parts of the state, Tennessee agricultural officials say 2008 is a good year for the harvest.

~

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens said the rain that fell during the growing season was timely, if not abundant, and the weather wasn't overly hot when corn was pollinating.

~

Read more in Forbes. Article written by Randall Dickerson

~