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Different types of fuel pellets that can be made from biomass and discusses the process and equipment needed to take on such a venture.

This article focuses on the storage and cleaning of oilseeds that will be pressed for edible oil or fuel.

Explore how federal and state policies shape the future of anaerobic digesters in this session designed for farmers, developers, policymakers, and energy professionals.

Discover Penn State's anaerobic digester - turning cow and pig manure into renewable energy, cutting odors, and boosting farm sustainability.

FEAAD is a user friendly model designed to evaluate energy use, nutrient balances, greenhouse gas emissions, and economic outcomes for different agricultural systems.

Discover how Penn State's nuclear innovation is shaping Pennsylvania's energy future—advancing technology, strengthening resilience, and preparing the workforce to meet growing energy demands.

Learn how to turn switchgrass and other biomass into high-quality pellets for heating, CHP, and industrial energy in this practical, hands-on workshop.

Learn how to turn switchgrass and other biomass into high-quality pellets for heating, CHP, and industrial energy in this practical, hands-on workshop.

Discover what Denmark’s world-leading biogas industry can teach us. Hear insights from Team Pennsylvania’s mission and explore strategies to advance biogas development here at home.

Explore why Pennsylvania is a prime location for data centers, addressing benefits, concerns, and opportunities for communities, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.

Findings from a 2010 study of energy beets as an ethanol feedstock in Pennsylvania

In a regional food system, the development of oilseed growth and processing forms a cyclical system.

Potential for Sweet sorghum as a biofuel.

Penn State Extension releases a new calculator for assessing digester economic performance.

Analyze the potential economic performance of an anaerobic digester on a swine farm

Learn how to spot AI-driven scams, separate tech fact from fiction, and make smarter, safer decisions in a rapidly changing digital world.

With an interest in locally and regionally produced foods, sunflower, canola, flax, and other oils are another food type that can be regionally grown and processed.

Regulations and requirements in terms of safety and sanitation for small-scale producers who would like to process edible oils from oilseed.

This article focuses on small oilseed presses used for edible oil production or for producing oil for fuel or bio-diesel production.

Process that the small-scale producer may employ when processing oil from oilseed.

Discover how ag innovation, research, and grad education are advancing through emerging tech, industry partnerships, and strategies for real-world impact and collaboration.

On July 15, 2025, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh hosted the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, organized by U.S. Senator Dave McCormick.

Commonly used for wood pellet production, pelleting systems can also be used to produce hop pellets on the farm

This anaerobic digester project utilizes manure from several farms to produce biogas

Explore tax approaches and property value impacts of large-scale solar to support informed decisions in your community.