Michigan State reports on cover crops, compost as farmers aim to replace corn stover carbon collected for cellulosic ethanol production

Researchers at Michigan State University published a report on carbon augmentation practices for agriculture, with the prospect of corn stover and other agricultural residues being collected for cellulosic ethanol production. The researchers highlighted the use of cover crops, manure, and compost, to make up for losses of potential carbon from corn stover recovery systems. The study also reported on no-till planting methods. The article is available free for thirty days.

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