CenUSA Bioenergy is a coordinated research and education effort investigating the creation of a regional system in the Central US for producing advanced transportation fuels from perennial grasses on land that is either unsuitable or marginal for row crop production. In addition to producing advanced biofuels, the proposed system will improve the sustainability of existing cropping systems by reducing agricultural runoff of nutrients in soil and increasing carbon sequestration.…
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The Northeast Woody/Warm-season Biomass Consortium (NEWBio) is a regional network of universities, businesses, and governmental organizations dedicated to building robust, scalable, and sustainable value chains for biomass energy in the Northeast. Driven by the broad societal benefits that sustainable bioenergy value chains could provide, NEWBio aims to overcome existing barriers and dramatically increase the sustainable, cost-effective supply of lignocellulosic biomass while reducing net greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing ecosystem services, and building vibrant communities.
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…Storing Perennial Grasses Grown for Biofuel
No matter how you store harvested perennial grasses grown for biofuel feedstock, be sure to minimize dry matter losses and maintain uniform physical and chemical properties.
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Harvesting for Biomass
- Storage as Dry Hay Bales
- Storage in Bunker or Silo Bags
- Summary
- For More Information
- Contributors to This Summary
Abstract
After-harvest storage methods of switchgrass and other perennial grasses grown for biofuel have a significant effect on the profitability …
Test Plots Show How Perennial Grasses Can Be Grown for Biofuels
Use these protocols to set up test plots of perennial grasses to demonstrate to producers the potential for growing bioenergy feedstocks.
Table of Contents
- Choose and set up a test plot site
- Establishment
- Managing weeds in a test plot
- Harvest after a killing frost
- Test Plant Quality
- How Well is the Stand Doing?
- Conclusion
- FAQ
- For Additional Information
- Contributors to this Article
Researchers, farmers, and industry representatives across the country are interested …
Logistical Challenges to Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) as a Bioenergy Crop
There’s more to producing a crop like switchgrass for bioenergy than just growing it. Harvesting, storing, transporting, and selling perennial grass feedstocks must be taken into consideration to make it a successful venture.
Table of Contents
- Transporting Biofuel Feedstocks
- Biomass Harvesting Technology
- Biomass Storage Systems
- Selling the Energy Crop
- Conclusion
- For Additional Information
- Contributors to this Article
Although switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) and other perennial grasses such as Indian grass …
Successfully Harvest Switchgrass Grown for Biofuel
Learn rationale and best practices & equipment for harvesting perennial grass biomass.
Table of Contents
- Harvesting After Frost Proves Beneficial
- Cutting Switchgrass and Other High-Yield Grasses
- Switchgrass Drying Rate
- Better Bale Density Cuts Cost
- Harvest as Dry Hay or Chop for Storage
- Bale Handling and Aggregation
- Energy Requirements of Harvest and Processing
- Summary
- For Additional Information
- Contributors to this Article
Delaying harvest until after a killing frost …