Cornell Cooperative Extension

Oneida County
Mature stand of switchgrass in its third year of production at Michigan State University.
Image by Photo: Dennis Pennington Source: eXtension.org

Mature stand of switchgrass

Energy Crops

Agricultural crops are increasingly considered as raw materials for renewable energy production. This section includes information on some of the specific crops that may be grown in our area to meet this demand.

Farm Energy Feedstocks (eXtension)

Last updated January 11, 2024

Specific Crops

Economics & Marketing

Reed Canary Costs

Switchgrass Costs

Production Techniques

Ash Content of Grasses (Cornell U.)

Process of Grass Pelleting (Cornell U.)

Biomass Crop Demonstration - Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School

Biofuel Pellets from Switchgrass (REAP Canada)

Bioenergy from Straw (USDA)

Variety Selection

Big Bluestem (USDA)

Eastern Gamagrass (USDA)

Switchgrass (Wisconsin Horticulture)

Warm Season Grasses (Penn State U.)

Events

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