Fact Sheets and Brochures
Our CenUSA researchers have produced fact sheets aimed at providing useful and pragmatic materials for ag producers and persons with an interest in perennial bioenergy. The fact sheets are available below.
2016
- Utilization of Mature Switchgrass as Roughage in Feedlot Diets ( Chris Clark, Dan Loy & Stephanie Hansen).
- CenUSA Biochar Research Flyer. (David Laird & Jill Euken).
- Guidelines to Growing Perennial Grasses for Biofuel and Bioproducts. (Rob Mitchell).
2015
- Estimated Cost of Establishment and Production of “Liberty” Switchgrass: Perennial Grass Decision Support Tool. (Chad Hart, Georgeanne Artz & Mainul Hoque)
- Guidelines to Growing Perennial Grasses for Biofuel and Bioproducts (CenUSA Extension Team)
- Recent Publications About Biochar (David Laird & Pam Porter)
- Fast Pyrolysis Efficiently Turns Biomass into Renewable Fuels (Robert Brown)
- Storing Perennial Grasses Grown for Biofuel (Kevin Shinners)
2014
- Biochar: Prospects of Commercialization (David Laird & Pam Porter)
- Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L) Stand Establishment: Key Factors for Success (Rob Mitchell)
- Control Weeds in Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum L.) Grown for Biomass (Rob Mitchell)
- Plant Breeders Create New and Better Switchgrass Varieties for Biofuels (Mike Casler)
- The Economics of Switchgrass for Biofuel (Richard Perrin)
- Successfully Harvest Switchgrass Grown for Biofuel (Kevin Shinners)
2013
- Fast Pyrolysis Efficiently Turns Biomass into Renewable Fuels (Robert Brown)
- Switchgrass Stand Establishment: Key Factors for Success (Rob Mitchell)
- Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) for Biofuel Production (Rob Mitchell)
- Logistical Challenges to Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) as a Bioenergy Crop (Stuart Birrell)
- Test Plots Show How Perennial Grasses Can Be Grown for Biofuels (Rob Mitchell & Jeff Volenec)
- Growing Switchgrass for Biofuels (Rob Mitchell, Ken Vogel, Marty Schmer)
2012
- Master Gardeners' Safety Precautions for Handling, Applying and Storing Biochar (Charles Schwab & Mark Hanna, 2012)