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Yield effects on bale density and time required for commercial harvesting and baling of switchgrass

Conference ·
OSTI ID:434965
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Auburn Univ., AL (United States). Dept. of Agronomy and Soils
  2. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)

The objective of this study was to obtain mowing, raking and baling data for switchgrass yields to determine whether economic projections for harvesting and baling are valid for switchgrass as an energy crop. The study demonstrated that data for haymaking cannot be extrapolated to switchgrass.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
434965
Report Number(s):
CONF-960958--5; ON: DE97001378
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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