Course: BFM 101 Biofuels Fundamentals

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Proper management of bioenergy crop production will be an important component of the developing industry. While the corn ethanol system has matured, researchers are  working on development of cellulosic biomass for ethanol and oilseeds for biodiesel. The United States government has ambitious goals for expansion of the biofuels industry: ramping up from almost 13 billion gallons of ethanol in 2010 to 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2020. The renewable fuel standard calls for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by the year 2020. Reaching this goal will necessitate research, development, and training of farmers in sustainable production practices.

Crop biomass production needs to be done in a manner that preserves biodiversity, maintains soil productivity and protects water resources. Carefully managing crop inputs and outputs will help maintain or even improve environmental quality. Each farmer should consider the best management practices identified in this unit and how these might fit their operation.

Resources provided by the eXtension Farm Energy Community of Practice at http://www.extension.org/ag+energy

Biodiversity and Wildlife
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