C-CHANGE Grass2Gas 2023 Iowa Stakeholder Workshop Proceedings Summary Report

Authors: Dr. J. Gordon Arbuckle, Chris Morris, Forrest Stagner

Abstract: The Iowa-based workshop, hosted by the Consortium for Cultivating Human And Naturally reGenerative Enterprises (C-CHANGE) Grass2Gas (G2G) project on February 22, 2023, was one of a series of online workshops that brought key organizatins together to discuss the feasibility of farm-based anaerobic digestion (AD) systems that convert biomass from perennial crops, cover crops, and other soil-building crops to produce biogas or renewable natural gas (RNG). The workshop organizers previously conducted in-depth interviews with numerous stakeholders to better understand their perspectives on development of AD and biogas/RNG systems. 

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The Regulatory Landscape of Livestock Anaerobic Digesters and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Article Now Published In the Journal of Animal and Environmental Law

Authors: Ekrem Korkut, Michael D. Helbing, Lara B. Fowler, Lisa A. Schulte, J. Gordon Arbuckle, Forrest Stagner, and Frank Montabon

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20 February, 2024, 1pm Eastern / 12n Central:
Exploring the Policy Landscape for Livestock Anaerobic Digesters.  Michael Helbing, Ekrem Korkut, Penn State and Iowa State Universities

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Life Cycle of Biomass to Biogas — The Bigger Picture

Explore the potential consequences of increased renewable natural gas (RNG). Join our webinar for insights into its broader impacts on the United States.

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Penn State Extension to Offer Webinar on Mixed Feedstock Anaerobic Digesters

Penn State Extension announces C-CHANGE Grass2Gas: Emerging Strategies for Increasing the Profitability of Mixed Feedstock Anaerobic Digesters

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Whole Learning with Agricultural Innovation: A Teaching Case on Adding an Anaerobic Digester to an Iowa Farm Now Published in The Agricultural Education Magazine

Authors: Maria Florencia Giuliani, Sebastian Horacio Villarino, and Lisa Schulte Moore

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Dr. J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr. is Appointed as the First Social Science Research Co-Editor of JSWC

November 2, 2023

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Innovating a New Future for Anaerobic Digestion

Join us for monthly webinars on the emerging science that sits at the juncture of Renewable Natural Gas, Anaerobic Digestion, and Regenerative Agriculture.

Learn from thought leaders who are expanding what is known about transforming our agricultural sector in terms of its energy, economic, and ecological performance.

Engage in discussion about new discoveries about integrating biogas and regenerative agriculture together into the rural economy.

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Study Examines Factors Influencing Farmers' Use of Nutrient Management Practices

October 16, 2023

AMES, Iowa - A study of Iowa farmers’ use of 4R Plus nutrient management practices offers insights into social, economic, and ecological influences on adoption that operate at both an individual level and within a larger, county-level context. 

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Registration Opens for Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm ConferenceNovember 6 -8, 2023

 

Registration is open for the upcoming conference titled "Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm — Optimizing Environmental and Economic Outcomes for Rural Communities and Beyond," November 6 - 8, 2023, at Iowa State University in Ames. 

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Individual and County-Level Factors Associated with Farmers' Use of 4R Plus Nutrient Management Practices

By: S. Upadhaya, J. G. Arbuckle, L.A. Schulte Moore

Soil and Water Conservation Society, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation | September 2023
 

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Carbon Storage in Cropland Soils: Insights from Iowa, United States

Jim Jordahl, Marshall McDaniel, Bradley A. Miller, Michael Thompson, Sebastian Villarino, Lisa A. Schulte

Land. 2023; 12(8):1630. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12081630

Rye the Right Crop for "Nabbing" Nitrates, Capturing Carbon and Generating Bioenergy

August 10, 2023

Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don't stop there. 

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Iowa State University, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and the University of Iowa have announced an upcoming conference: Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm: Optimizing Environmental and Economic Outcomes for Rural Communities and Beyond. The conference will be November 6-8, 2023, at the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center in Ames, Iowa. Anaerboic digestion is the natural process in which microorganisms break down organic materials. "Anaerobic digestion offers many environmental and economic benefits," said EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. "This conference will bring together government, academic, and private-sector experts, stakeholders, and interested parties to advance understanding of anaerobic digestion and policy implementation."

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Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 (EPA), Iowa State University and the University of Iowa will co-host a multistate focused conference on anaerobic digestion (AD) in agriculture.

Mark your calendars for November 6-8 at the Scheman Building if you are interested in:

facilitating information exchange on AD in agriculturefocusing on solutions for challenges faced by operators of AD facilities or prospective owner/operators.engaging at the nexus of agriculture, energy and policy

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Climate change provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act have spurred developers to build ambitious renewable energy projects that turn corn into ethanol and manure into methane. Our partners Bryan Sievers, Roeslein Alternative Energy and Gevo are featured in this New York Times article.