U.S. Crop Residue Resource Assessment looks at how the emerging interest in renewable energy and value-added agriculture, coupled with rising energy prices, is creating markets for alternative feedstocks. Crop residues left over from harvesting – stalks, leaves, cobs, straw, branches and similar crop wastes – are promising renewable feedstocks. These residues can be used to generate heat and power or be converted into liquid transportation fuels. This report provides methods for quantifying crop residues, maps of concentrated production, and pricing estimates.
Published 8/28/2008
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