News
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Storing biomass in round bales
Published on May 4, 2011
Studies show differences in dry matter losses from outside storage of biomass -
Landowners lease development rights for wind farm development
Published on April 28, 2011
Landowners face the challenges of long term wind farm development …. opportunities, income and pitfalls. -
Value-added uses for digester fiber
Published on April 28, 2011
By-products of anaerobic digestion can be valuable for several different purposes. -
Anaerobic digester operator training program
Published on April 28, 2011
Upcoming training will help farmers learn the details of operating an anaerobic digester. -
Making bioenergy crops pay
Published on April 15, 2011
Budgeting for bioenergy crop production and analyzing your cost of production will be critical to determining if bioenergy crops pay on your farm. -
Michigan biofuels replace gasoline
Published on April 1, 2011
Producing millions of gallons of gasoline replacement has put Michigan on the right path to becoming a global supplier and supporting its own energy needs. -
Michigan energy use to produce electricity
Published on April 1, 2011
Michigan uses several energy sources to produce electricity, but a more diverse range of sources is likely. -
Self-assessment helps you determine risks and rewards of on-farm anaerobic digesters
Published on March 16, 2011
There are rewards for farmers with anaerobic digesters, such as improved neighbor relations and increased farm income. However, there are also health and safety risks associated with having a digester on the farm. -
A digester for the 135-cow dairy: fact or fiction?
Published on March 15, 2011
Someday soon, small dairies may have an opportunity to create their own energy. -
Biomass crops may be another option for Michigan farmers
Published on March 3, 2011
Switchgrass and miscanthus may have potential to be added to Michigan cropping systems