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Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference 2026

Research, Policy, Industry, and Innovation

9-11 June, 2026, State College, PA

Registration now open – use the following link to register for the conference:

https://extension.psu.edu/anaerobic-digestion-on-the-farm

To review full program, visit AD on the Farm Conference 2026 Program

About the Conference:

Anaerobic digestion on the farm has experienced a surge of interest and activity, owing to a variety of factors such as technology developments, public support, and increased awareness of its potential for energy production, rural livelihoods, ecosystem services, nutrient management, …

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Renewable Natural Gas from Manure and Grasses: Business Opportunity Plan for “Green Mallard Farm”

Authors: Gary Musgrave, Bill Lazarus, Dan Ciolkosz, Penn State Extension

Overview:

This business opportunity plan (BOP) describes the steps involved for a hypothetical farm (called “Green Mallard Farm”) to contribute manure to a community anaerobic digester that is operated by a separate digester company. The community digester uses the manure from the farm (and other farms) to produce biogas from manure (and perhaps other feedstocks such as perennial grass and food waste). The biogas may be used to produce electricity …

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Grass to Gas Winter Webinar Series 2023-24, 24-25

Innovating a New Future for Anaerobic Digestion

Join us for monthly webinars on the emerging science that sits at the juncture of Renewable Natural Gas, Anaerobic Digestion, and Regenerative Agriculture.

Learn from thought leaders who are expanding what is known about transforming our agricultural sector in terms of its energy, economic, and ecological performance.

Engage in discussion about new discoveries about integrating biogas and regenerative agriculture together into the rural economy.

Who Should Attend?

All are welcome!  These webinars will be presenting new and emerging research in …

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Market Analysis for Biomass Growers

Example Analyses of the Wood Chips and Paperboard Manufacturing Industries as Biomass Markets.

Introduction

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Greene Team pellets. Photo: NEWBio

The production of biofuels is a primary intended use for biomass. Because the cellulosic biofuels industry is still developing, there is not yet sufficient capacity in biofuel refineries to utilize biomass crops grown for cellulosic biofuels. However, the bioeconomy overall is growing, and many products other than biofuels can be manufactured from biomass. These byproducts may be alternate markets [i] for …

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On-Farm Biodiesel Production – Steps for Success

Bioenergy Curriculum graphic

This On-Farm Biodiesel Production – Steps for Success module is part of the Biomass Energy Training Curriculum, 13 modules developed through a Southern SARE grant and collaboration between Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee, eXtension.org, and USDA-Rural Development. While it is written as a training guide for TN producers, much of the information is applicable throughout the Southeastern US region.

This curriculum is designed to increase the knowledge base of extension agents and local officials on biomass energy;

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Planting and Maintenance of Willow Bioenergy Crops


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Terminating a cover crop in spring using a roller-crimper.
Terminating a cover crop in spring using a roller-crimper. The dead vegetation helps to minimize both erosion and competing weeds. Photo: Rodale Institute
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Site Preparation for Willow Bioenergy Crops


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Well prepared willow field
A well prepared willow field and headland area ready for sowing of cover crop. Photo:SUNY-ESF
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What is the difference between leasing land to a developer for a wind project and giving a developer a wind easement?

A lease gives the wind developer the right to possess the land specified in the lease. A lease should contain very specific terms about the period of time that the lease is valid and the rights and responsibilities of the landowner and the wind developer (tenant). The right to possess the land includes a certain amount of control over the land that is leased, and the landowner cannot interfere with the rights of the tenant during the period of the …

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Solar Energy in Agriculture – Resources

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Websites – Solar

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