Innovative Methods for Corn Stover Collecting, Handling, Storing and Transporting

Abstract

Corn Stover, the material remaining on the surface after the grain is collected, is the largest underutilized crop in the U.S. About 250 million dry tons, dt, is grown annually, triple the amount 50 years ago. Removing the excess after soil erosion needs are met can reduce the need to till, increase farmer income and provide 100 million dt or more for the production of fuels, chemicals and materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA436531

Entities

People

  • J. E. Atchison
  • J. R. Hettenhaus

Organizations

  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airships
  • Chemistry
  • Commerce
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Cost Estimates
  • Dry Materials
  • Economics
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Acids
  • Rail Transportation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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