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Burning shelled corn as a fuel can be a feasible way of dealing with the high prices of conventional fuels.

Fate of the major nutrients in dairy manure plus Johne's and pathogens as they pass through an anaerobic digester.

Improving reliable energy siting processes at the state and local levels.

This video highlights the procedure for biochar surface modification to enhance Pb adsorption and discusses biochar interactions with Pb in contaminated soils.

This multi-day national conference explores on-farm biogas systems through research, policy, and practice, featuring expert presentations, discussions, and tours focused on anaerobic digestion.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The Energy Team is dedicated to empowering agricultural producers, businesses, and communities to make informed decisions about energy production and use.

Explore how AI is revolutionizing calf care—detect illness early, reduce antibiotics, and improve welfare, productivity, and sustainability in modern dairy systems.

Deep underground in Pennsylvania, there's a considerable amount of heat, thousands of times more energy than the state uses yearly.

Explore how blockchain can boost efficiency and innovation in agriculture, from real-world applications to research insights and on-farm experiences.

This article shares more about the Penn State Digester, including motivations for its installation and the process used to create renewable energy.

This article is about biogas policies, permitting requirements, and advocacy strategies. It covers regulatory frameworks, incentives, and compliance hurdles, creating awareness of Anaerobic Digesters (AD), its benefits, and challenges.