studies done on factors that determine farmers’ willingness to produce switchgrass, these have been very regional in nature …. This study will provide information regarding potential switchgrass adoption by agricultural producers in twelve … southeastern states. The objectives of this research are 1) to determine the likelihood of farmers growing switchgrass as a biomass …

, energy crops such as switchgrass, and forestry residues) will play a major role. Farm income increases, mostly because of …

Switchgrass for bioenergy production will require substantial storage. This study evaluated costs of alternative baling … and on-farm storage systems. Rectangular bales minimize cost if switchgrass is processed immediately after harvest …. However, round bales minimize cost if switchgrass is stored under cover for 200 days before transporting to the biorefinery …

This study evaluated prices and incentives for switchgrass stated in a biorefinery’s contract terms that induce … switchgrass production on an east Tennessee representative farm when compared with traditional enterprises. The alternate contract …

Switchgrass for bioenergy production will require substantial storage. This study evaluated costs of alternative baling … and on-farm storage systems. Rectangular bales minimize cost if switchgrass is processed immediately after harvest …. However, round bales minimize cost if switchgrass is stored under cover for 200 days before transporting to the biorefinery …

This study analyzes factors influencing farmer interest in marketing switchgrass through contracts and/or joining a … cooperative that harvests, transports, stores, and markets their switchgrass. Data are from a survey of farmers in 12 southern … opinions about switchgrass on marketing alternative preferences. Interest in contracting and joining a cooperative are …