Corn stover has significant potential for bioenergy production. It consists of the cobs, husks, stalks, leaves, and tassels of the corn plant, and is currently used in limited quantities for animal bedding [1], production of furfural [2], production of paper pulp [3], and as part of livestock feed rations [4]. Stover left in the field provides erosion control. Most corn stover, however, is not removed from the field.
As a byproduct of corn production, corn stover is already produced in significant quantities in the United States, with an estimated 68 Tg generated each year [5]. The process of harvesting and supplying corn stover to biorefineries is an essential first step to creating energy from the material. This study models the willingness of corn growers to harvest corn stover at varying stover prices. Stover supply, farm profit, and land allocation are analyzed under multiple scenarios.
Corn stover has significant potential for bioenergy production. It consists of the cobs, husks, stalks, leaves, and tassels of the corn plant, and is currently used in limited quantities for animal bedding [1], production of furfural [2], production of paper pulp [3], and as part of livestock feed rations [4]. Stover left in the field provides erosion control. Most corn stover, however, is not removed from the field.As a byproduct of corn production, corn stover is already produced in significant quantities in the United States, with an estimated 68 Tg generated each year [5]. The process of harvesting and supplying corn stover to biorefineries is an essential first step to creating energy from the material. This study models the willingness of corn growers to harvest corn stover at varying stover prices. Stover supply, farm profit, and land allocation are analyzed under multiple scenarios.
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