Assessment of two alternative switchgrass harvest and transport methods

Michael Popp and Robert Hogan

No 48774, Biofuels, Food and Feed Tradeoffs Conference, April 12-13, 2007, St, Louis, Missouri from Farm Foundation

Abstract: As the search for renewable energy sources from agriculture intensifies, many agricultural producers are contemplating production of a native perennial grass species, switchgrass (Panicum Vigratum, L.). While much information on various aspects of switchgrass production exists, this paper discusses implications of two alternative harvesting and transportation methods that may be suitable for Arkansas conditions. Results suggested that module building compared to the simpler round baling technology may be a promising alternative.

Keywords: Crop; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.48774

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