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Is there a market for switchgrass for biofuel and how do I get started?

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Currently, there is no open market for switchgrass. Switchgrass for biofuel is normally produced under a contractual arrangement. After a person has a satisfactory contract, the producer should consult with the end user to confirm product requirements and specifications, such as plant variety and in what form the switchgrass is to be harvested. For more information see Biomass Feedstocks and Energy Independence and Feedstocks for Biofuel Production. Contributors: Clark Garland and Tina Johnson, University of Tennessee (Credit: eXtension)

How do I grow switchgrass to provide biomass to be used in the production of biofuels?

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Switchgrass is a perennial grass native to North America. There are a number of considerations regarding production methods. Switchgrass takes as much as 2-3 years to reach a fully established, mature stand. Additional details regarding production and harvesting can be found in the CenUSA Fact Sheet Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) for Biofuel Production. Contributors: Clark Garland and Tina Johnson, University of Tennessee.