Woodford Equipment Brings Biomass Business To Emmetsburg

by Jane Whitmore (Emmetsburg Reporter Democrat) ...The fact that the business is not officially open hasn’t stopped customers from dropping in. Eric is already working with farmers interested in cob harvesting.

“We have been following biomass and renewable energy for quite some time,” said Woodford. “This is really a global platform.”

...Woodford is not a guy who settles for the status quo. A few years ago he worked on an invention for the round baler. He was issued the patent was issued last week.

...“I took my invention to Vermeer and they loved it,” said Woodford. “They worked along side of me and now my design is a part of a package called the cornstalk special.”

...Realizing the potential for growth, Woodford saw what was happening in Emmetsburg and decided to start his business where cellulosic ethanol will have its roots.

...Before the harvest, Woodford plans a trip to Texas for area farmers. Vermeer has substantial cob harvesting in Texas.

“We’ll take our farmers down there and give them behind the wheel experience before the harvest,” said Woodford. READ MORE and MORE (Hay and Forage Grower)