NECC1501: Sustainable Farm Energy Production and Use

(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)

Status: Inactive/Terminating

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04/15/2016

EXPERIMENT STATION: Connecticut

No publications to report.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Illinois

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

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Books (Published)

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Book Chapters (Published)

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Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

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Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)

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Presentations (Papers)

Yang, S-J, X. Wang, and R. S. Gates. 2015. Effect of Optimum Daily Set Point Temperatures on Mechanically-Ventilated Growing-Finishing Swine Production. Paper No 152188853. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE

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Workshop Sponsor

Biomass Program Heat & Power System Tour. Schetter Farm Brighton, IL March 6, 2015

Workshop Participant

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Refereed Publications (Pending)

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EXPERIMENT STATION: Maryland

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

Freddy Witarsa, 2015. “Increasing the sustainability of psychrophilic small-scale anaerobic digesters.” PhD Dissertation, University of Maryland libraries. S. Lansing served as advisor and G. Felton served on the committee.

Ashley J. Belle, 2015. “Coupling anaerobic digestion technology and forage radish cover cropping to optimize methane production of dairy manure-based digestion.” PhD Dissertation, University of Maryland libraries. S. Lansing served as advisor and G. Felton served on the committee.

Books (Published)

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Book Chapters (Published)

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Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Belle, A., Lansing, S., Mulbry. W., Weil, R.R., 2015. Methane and hydrogen sulfide dynamics co-digesting forage radish and dairy manure. Biomass and Bioenergy 80: 44-51.

Witarsa, F., Lansing, S., 2015. Quantifying methane production from psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of separated and unseparated dairy manure. Ecological Engineering 78: 95-100.

Lansing, S., Klavon, K., Mulbry, W., Moss, A., 2015. Design and validation of field-scale anaerobic digesters treating dairy manure for small farms. Transactions of the ASABE 58(2): 441-449.

Belle, A, Lansing, S., Mulbry, W., Weil, R.R., 2015. Anaerobic co-digestion of forage radish and dairy manure in complete mix digesters. Bioresource Technology 178: 230-237.

Arikan, O., Mulbry, W., Lansing, S., 2015. Effect of temperature on the methane production from field scale anaerobic digesters treating dairy manure. Waste Management 43: 108-113.

FactSheets (Published)

Arikan, O., Mulbry, W., Lansing, S., 2015. Effect of temperature on the methane production from field scale anaerobic digesters treating dairy manure. eXtension: America’s research-based learning network. Available at: http://www.extension.org/pages/72729/ effect-of-temperature-on-methane-production-from-field-scale-anaerobic-digesters-treating-dairy-manu#.VZLTlEtDL85. Available online: April 30, 2015.

Moss, A., Lansing, S.A., Felton, G.K., 2015. Anaerobic digestion: Products. University of Maryland Extension, Fact Sheet 998.

Presentations (Abstract Accepted)

Arikan, O., Mulbry, W., Lansing, S., 2015. Effect of temperature on methane production from field-scale anaerobic digesters treating dairy manure. Waste to Worth Conference. Seattle, WA. March 30 – April 3, 2015.

Lansing, S., Eaton, A., Maile-Moskowitz, A., Galligan, T., 2015. Anaerobic digestion for sustainable sanitation linked to agricultural production in Haiti. American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Yarberry, A., Walsky, T., Lansing, S., Yarwood, S., 2015. Effects of iron addition on biogas quality and methanogenic communities during anaerobic digestion of dairy manure. American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Hassanein, A.A.M., Witarsa, F., Ling, Q., Lansing, S., 2015. Using digestion combined with microbial electrolysis cell to increase energy production. American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Belle, A., Lansing, S., Mulbry. W., Weil, R., 2015. Forage radish: A renewable source of energy production for dairy farmers. American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Maile-Moskowitz, A., Lansing, S., Eaton, A., Galligan, T., 2015. Haiti survey results: Sanitation practices, limitations and willingness to pay for sanitation facilities (poster). American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Perantoni, A., Yarberry, A., Lansing, S., Yarwood, S., Torrents, S., 2015. Enhancing biogas quality in anaerobic digestion systems with iron (III) additivies (poster). American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015. (1st place in student poster competition).

Kulow, A., Lansing, S., Moss, A., 2015. Anaerobic digestion of poultry litter and post-digestion nutrient recovery (poster). American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Witarsa, F., Lansing, S., Hassanein, A.A.M., Yihong, G., Ling, Q., 2015. Comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of unheated Chinese dome digesters with heated and insulated plug-flow digesters in the US (poster). American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Bryant, T., Gaimaro, J., Shingleton, C., Wallach, M., Zester, J., Lansing, S., Kangas, P. 2015. Experimental anaerobic digestion of algae for biogas production (poster). American Ecological Engineering Society Conference. Stillwater, OK. June 2-5, 2015.

Arikan, O., Mulbry, W., Rice, C.P., Lansing, S., 2015. The fate and effect of monensin during anaerobic digestion of diary manure. American Chemical Society National Meeting. August 16-20, 2015. Boston, MA.

Lansing, S., 2015. Waste to energy treatment as an integral part of the food-energy-water nexus. Food-Energy-Water Nexus Workshop. NSF Workshop, FEW: Development and Application of Analytical Tools in Support of Food-Energy-Water Nexus Planning. Washington DC. October 27, 2015.

Workshop (Invited Speaker)

Lansing, S., 2015. Turning our waste into energy: Anaerobic digestion and microbial fuel cells. Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE) Seminar Series. University of Maryland Baltimore County. Baltimore, MD. April 17, 2015.

Lansing, S., 2015. Turning our waste into energy: Anaerobic digestion and microbial fuel cells. Council on the Environmental Junior Faculty Award lecture and reception. College Park, MD. June 10, 2015.

Lansing, S., 2015. Turning waste into energy: Anaerobic digestion in US and developing world. USDA Cochran Fellows Program for Agricultural Waste for Energy Production from Senegal and Cote D’Ivoire. College Park, MD. June 16, 2015.

Lansing, S., 2015. Biogas, MFCs and Bioenergy in the United States. Bioenergy production from animal waste. Chungnam National University. Daejeon, South Korea. November 10, 2015.

Lansing, S., 2015. Biogas, MFCs and Bioenergy in the United States. International Symposium on Bioenergy Production Technology using Animal Manure. Jeonju City, South Korea. November 12, 2015.

Staver, K. 2015. Renewable Energy and Bay Health: Switchgrass. Eastern Shore Land Conservancy’s 16th Annual Eastern Shore Planning Conference: Powering our Renewable Energy Future. Easton, MD. November 19, 2015.

Lansing, S., 2015. Emerging manure to energy technologies. Agriculture and Environmental Law Conference. Annapolis, MD. November 20, 2015.

Lansing, S., 2015. Emerging manure to energy technologies. Maryland Department of Agriculture and University of Maryland Extension: Maryland Agricultural Nutrient Management Regulations. Laurel, MD. December 2, 2015.

EXPERIMENT STATION: New Hampshire

Presentations

Smith, M.M. 2015. Heat recovery from composting: An innovative method for season extension and nutrient recovery. New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs Annual Meeting. September 22, 2015. Derry, NH.

Smith, M.M., and Aber, J.D. 2015. Reducing energy requirements and closing the carbon cycle at the UNH Organic Dairy. UNH Graduate Research Conference. April 14, 2015. Durham, NH.

Dissertation (Pending)

Smith, M. M. 2016. Creating an economically viable, closed-system, energy-independent dairy farm through the on-farm production of animal bedding and heat capture from an aerated static pile heat recovery composting operation. [Dissertation]. University of New Hampshire. 250 p.

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Pending)

Smith, M, M., Aber, J. D., and Rynk, R. 2016. Heat recovery from composting: A comprehensive literature review. International Composting Conference, Oct. 24, Beijing, China.

EXPERIMENT STATION: New Jersey

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

Armas Gutiérrez, I. 2015. Nutritional enhancement of lettuce using mutation breeding. M.S. Thesis, Rutgers University libraries. A.J. Both served as a member of the thesis advisory committee.

Books (Published)

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Book Chapters (Published)

Mitchell, C.A., J.F. Burr, M.J. Dzakovich, C. Gómez, R. Lopez, R. Hernández, C. Kubota, C.J. Currey, Q. Meng, E.S. Runkle, C.M. Bourget, R.C. Morrow, and A.J. Both. 2015. Light-Emitting Diodes in horticulture. Horticultural Reviews 43:1-87. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Both, A.J., L. Benjamin, J. Franklin, G. Holroyd, L.D. Incoll, M.G. Lefsrud, and G. Pitkin. 2015. Guidelines for measuring and reporting environmental parameters for experiments in greenhouses. Plant Methods 11(43). 18 pp.

Johnson, M., T.S. Villani, A. Azmat, J.E. Simon, and A.J. Both. 2015. Evaluation of algal biomass production on vertical aeroponic substrates. Algal Research 10:240-248.

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)

Ishii, M., L. Okushima, H. Moriyama, S. Sase, N. Fukuchi, and A.J. Both. 2015. Experimental study of natural ventilation in an open-roof greenhouse during the summer. Acta Horticulturae 1107:67-74.

Presentations (Papers)

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Other Creative Works

Both, A.J. 2015. LED lighting (abstract). Proceedings of the 60th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. February 3-5. Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 89.

Both, A.J. 2015. High tunnel construction and operation update (abstract). Proceedings of the 60th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. February 3-5. Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 52.

Johnstonbaugh, E., D. Ciolokoz, G. Musgrave, G. Roth, C. Callahan, S. Hawkins, A.J. Both, Z. Helsel, T. Manning. 2015. Farm Energy IQ workshop presentation videos.

Manning, T., A.J. Both, and J. Rabin. 2014. Assessing on-farm equipment efficiency and energy use. (Rutgers Cooperative Extension Web Publication). Available at: http://sustainable-farming.rutgers.edu/assessing-farm-equipment-efficiency/

Workshop Sponsor

Both, A.J. and D. Specca. Greenhouse Production Short Course, NJ EcoComplex. Columbus, NJ. March 2-3, 2015.

Johnstonbaugh, E., D. Ciolokoz, G. Musgrave, G. Roth, C. Callahan, S. Hawkins, A.J. Both, Z. Helsel, T. Manning. Farm Energy IQ workshops (In-service training). Fairlee, VT (February 23-25, 2015), State College, PA (March 10-12, 2015), Columbus, NJ (April 8-10, 2015).

Workshop Participant

Both, A.J. Three presentations titled: ”Greenhouse heating“, “Greenhouse ventilation and cooling”, and “Supplemental lighting and shading“. Presented at the workshop titled: “Identifying and Modeling Energy Efficiency in the Greenhouse” (In-service training). Clarksville, VA. January 13-14, 2015.

Both, A.J. Presentation titled: “Measuring LED lamps used for applications in horticulture”. Presented at the LED Symposium (organized as part of the USDA SCRI LED project). Tucson, AZ. February 20, 2015.

Refereed Publications (Pending)

Both, A.J., J.M. Frantz, B. Bugbee. 2016. Carbon dioxide enrichment in greenhouses. Submitted for publication in ‘Light Management in Controlled Environments’ (R. Lopez and E. Runkle, eds.) to be published by Meister Media.

Runkle, E. and A.J. Both. 2016. Delivering long-day lighting – Technology options and costs. Submitted for publication in ‘Light Management in Controlled Environments’ (R. Lopez and E. Runkle, eds.) to be published by Meister Media.

Both, A.J. and J.E. Faust. 2016. Light transmission: The impact of glazing material and greenhouse design. Submitted for publication in ‘Light Management in Controlled Environments’ (R. Lopez and E. Runkle, eds.) to be published by Meister Media.

Fisher, P., A.J. Both, and B. Bugbee. 2016. Supplemental lighting technology, costs and efficiency. Submitted for publication in ‘Light Management in Controlled Environments’ (R. Lopez and E. Runkle, eds.) to be published by Meister Media.

Wallace, C. and A.J. Both 2016. Evaluating operating characteristics of light sources for horticultural applications. Submitted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.

Kubota, C., M. Kroggel, A.J. Both, J.F. Burr, and M. Whalen. 2016. Does supplemental lighting make sense for my crop? – Empirical evaluations. Submitted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.

Ishii, M., L. Okushima, H. Moriyama, S. Sase, N. Fukuchi, T. Maruo, and A.J. Both. 2016. Evaluating environmental conditions in open-roof greenhouses. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Pennsylvania

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

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Books (Published)

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Book Chapters (Published)

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Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Ciolkosz, D., Hilton, R., Swomley, D., Yi, H., Puri, V., and G Roth. 2015. Farm-Scale Biomass Pelletizer Performance for Switchgrass Pellet Production. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 31(4)559-567.

Yi, H., Karamchandani, A., Ciolkosz, D., and V. Puri. 2015. Mechanical Quality Assessment of Compacts Using Powder Properties. Bulk Solids. 01 June, 2015.

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)

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Presentations (Papers)

Ciolkosz, D., Heil, N., and M. Jacobson. 2015. On-Farm Production of Grass Pellets. Presented at 2015 Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineers Conference (NABEC). 13 July, 2015. Newark, DE.

Ciolkosz, D., and A. Demirci. 2015. Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems: Student Preferences for Graduate Online Education. Presented at 2015 Research Symposium. Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment. 01 May, 2015.

Other Creative Works

Ciolkosz, D. 2015. Case Study: Biomass Grass Pellets on the Farm. FarmEnergyIQ Program. Northeast SARE Grant. Posted online at http://www.extension.org/pages/72679/manufacturing-wood-and-grass-pellets#.VXbsmM9VhBc

Ciolkosz, D. 2015. On-Farm Production of Biomass Pellets. FarmEnergyIQ Program. Northeast SARE Grant. Posted online at http://www.extension.org/pages/72679/manufacturing-wood-and-grass-pellets#.VXbsmM9VhBc

Hilton, R., Ciolkosz, D., and T. Baugher. 2015. Top 10 Ways to Save Energy in Tree Fruit Production. FarmEnergyIQ Program. Northeast SARE Grant. Posted online at http://articles.extension.org/sites/default/files/Tree%20Fruit%20-%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

Ciolkosz, D., Leslie, A., and T. Baugher. 2015. Bearing Fruit with Energy Savings—Case Study. Northeast SARE Grant. Posted online at http://articles.extension.org/sites/default/files/Tree%20Fruit%20-%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

Workshop Sponsor

Farm Energy IQ Workshop, State College PA. March 2015.

National Bioenergy Day Open House and Tour. Meadville, PA; Julian, PA; Loysburg, PA. October, 2015.

Workshop Participant

Ciolkosz, D., 2015. Bioenergy – Opportunities for a Sustainable Future. Presented at Delaware State University Teachers’ Conference. March, 2015. Dover, DE.

Ciolkosz, D. 2015. Tree Fruit Energy Efficiency. Farm Energy IQ Workshop, Fairlee VT (Jan 2015), State College PA (March 2015), Bordentown NJ (April 2015). Northeast SARE Grant Farm Energy IQ Workshop Series.

Ciolkosz, D. 2015. On-Farm Biomass Pellet Production. Farm Energy IQ Workshop, Fairlee VT (Jan 2015), State College PA (March 2015), Bordentown NJ (April 2015). Northeast SARE Grant Farm Energy IQ Workshop Series.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Virginia

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

Middleton, Amanda. Major Advisors: Reiter, M., W. Frame, J. Ignosh, R. Maguire. July 2015. Nutrient Availability from Poultry Litter Co-Products.

Books (Published)

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Book Chapters (Published)

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Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

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Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)

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Presentations (Papers)

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Other Creative Works

Hughes-Evans K., J. Ignosh, P. Burnette, and M. Reiter. 2015. Thermal manure-to-energy systems for farms: Technical and environmental feasibility. Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center Webinar, hosted by e-Extension on September 18, 2015. Available at: https://learn.extension.org/events/2192

Ignosh, J., L. Tucker, and J. Loving. 2015. "Exploring Virginia-based “Solarize” Project Models", Offered through the Agricultural Energy Efficiency Initiative: A Farm Energy Program for Southside and Southwest Virginia. Webinar. December 1, 2015. Available at: http://www.aeei.bse.vt.edu/?page_id=371

Ignosh, J., M. Booher, A. Horn. "Solar Water Pumping Demonstration and Monitoring Project", Final Project Report to the Valley Conservation Council, Staunton, VA, November 6, 2015.

Ignosh, J., K. Hughes-Evans, P. Burnette, and M. Reiter. 2015. The Farm Manure-to-Energy Initiative. In Abstracts 2015 Water Resources Conference of the Virginias, 48. Roanoke, West Virginia.

Ignosh, J., M. Booher, and A. Horn. 2015. Use of Remotely Sensed Lidar Data to Assist in the Design and Siting Considerations for Transportable Solar-Powered Water Pumping Stations for Alternative Livestock Watering Systems in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. In Abstracts 2015 Water Resources Conference of the Virginias, 46. Roanoke, West Virginia.

Workshop Sponsor

Blevins, P., J. Ignosh, J. Miles, B. Loos, and C. Barbrow. 2015. "An Introduction to Wind Energy Workshop", Offered through the Agricultural Energy Efficiency Initiative: A Farm Energy Program for Southside and Southwest Virginia. Abingdon, VA, March 9, 2015.

Branch B., J. Ignosh, C. Olgun, R. Lane, J. Latimer, D. Faulkner, D. Revis, and L. Gregory. 2015. "An Introduction to Ground Source Heat Pump Systems", Offered through the Agricultural Energy Efficiency Initiative: A Farm Energy Program for Southside and Southwest Virginia. Appomattox, VA, April 13, 2015.

Latimer J., A. Both, J. Boldt, A. Hall, and J. Ignosh. 2015. "Identifying and Modeling Energy Efficiency in the Greenhouse: In-service Training Program", Buffalo Junction, VA, January 13-14, 2015.

Workshop Participant

None

Refereed Publications (Pending)

Stephenson, S., S. Chase-Walsh, A. Lindrose, J. Worley, and J. Ignosh. "Virginia Citizen's Guide to Environmental Credit Trading Programs: An Overview". Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication. In Press

EXPERIMENT STATION: Wisconsin

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

The Life Cycle Assessment of Cellulosic Ethanol Production in the Wisconsin and Michigan Agricultural Contexts: The Influence of LCA Methods and Spatial Variability on Environmental Impact Assessment, Julie C. Sinistore, PhD, UW-Madison

Books (Published)

None

Book Chapters (Published)

Hanna, Mark, Scott Sanford. 2015. Energy Management During Field Production Practices. Bioenergy – Biomass to Biofuels. Academic Press/Elsevier, London, UK.

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Meier, PJ, KR Cronin, EA Frost, TM Runge, BE Dale, DJ Reinemann, and J Detlor, 2015. Potential for Electrified Vehicles to Contribute to U.S. Petroleum and Climate Goals and Implications for Advanced Biofuels. Environ. Sci. Tech. 49(14)8277-8286.

Aguirre-Villegas, H, R Larson and DJ Reinemann, 2015. Effects of management and co-digestion on life cycle emissions and energy from anaerobic digestion. Greenhouse Gasses Science and Technology 5:1-19(2015).

Sinistore, JC, DJ Reinemann, RC Izaurralde, KR Cronin, PJ Meier, TM Runge & XS Zhang, 2015. Life Cycle Assessment of Switchgrass Cellulosic Ethanol Production in the Wisconsin and Michigan Agricultural Contexts. Bioenerg. Res.

Aguirre-Villegas, HA, TH Passos-Fonseca, DJ Reinemann, LE Armentano, MA Wattiaux, VE Cabrerra, JM Norman, and R Larson, 2015. Green cheese: Partial life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and energy intensity of integrated dairy production and bioenergy systems. J. Dairy Science, 98(3)1571-92.

Aguirre-Villegas, HA, R Larson, DJ Reinemann, 2014. From waste-to-worth: energy, emissions, and nutrient implications of manure processing pathways. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Bio-refining, 8:770–793.

Kraatz, S, JC Sinistore, and DJ Reinemann, DJ, 2013. Energy intensity and global warming potential of corn grain ethanol production in Wisconsin (USA). Food and Energy Security, June 2013.

Aguirre-Villegas HA, FX Milani, S Kraatz, DJ Reinemann, 2012. Life Cycle Impact Assessment and Allocation Methods Development for Cheese and Whey Processing. Transactions of the ASABE 55(2)1-15.

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)

Baye, T.M., Hartig, S.J., Johnson W.J., Hefner, C.H., 2015. " Biomass Energy Project Development in Emerging Markets: Biofuels, Biopower, Bioproducts.” Renewable Energy World/Power Generation Conference, Dec. 7-11, 2015, Las Vegas, NV

Presentations (Papers)

Sinistore, J.C., and Reinemann, D.J. 2011. Beyond political boundaries: Ecological system boundary exploration of biomass production LCA for ethanol. Proceedings of the ACLCA LCA XI Conference. American Center for Life Cycle Assessment. In Press. Chicago, IL.

Aguirre-Villegas, HA, S Kraatz, FX Milani, TH Passos-Fonseca, and DJ Reinemann, 2011. GHG Emissions and Energy Intensity of Cheese Manufacturing in Wisconsin. ASABE Paper No. 110984

Passos-Fonseca, TH, S Kraatz, HA Aguirre-Villegas, L Armentano, and DJ Reinemann, 2011. Variability and Uncertainty Analysis on a Life Cycle Assessment Case-study of Combined Dairy and Bio-fuels Production in Wisconsin. Paper No. 111499, presented at the 2011 ASABE Annual International Meeting.

Kraatz, S, DJ Reinemann, and JC Sinistore, 2011. Methods for Solving the Multifunctionality Problem in the Life Cycle Assessment of Ethanol Production from Corn Grain. Paper No. 1110828, presented at the 2011 ASABE Annual International Meeting.

Passos-Fonseca, TH, HA Aguirre-Villegas, S Kraatz, and DJ Reinemann, 2011. Effects of feeding wet distillers grains and of different manure handling practices on GHG emissions and energy intensity of dairy production. Poster presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Institute of Biological Engineers

Other Creative Works

Sanford, S.A., J. Hendrickson. 2015. On-Farm Cold Storage of Fall-Harvested Fruit and Vegetable Crops: Planning, Design and Operation. Bulletin A4105, pp 84, University of Wisconsin Extension.

Sanford, S.A., D.S. Liebl, 2014. Wood Heating Appliances for Home and Businesses, Bulletin GWQ066, pp 16, University of Wisconsin Extension.

Sanford, S.A. 2014. Lighting Technology: LED Lamps for Home, Farm and Small Business, Bulletin, A4050, pp 8, University of Wisconsin Extension.

Barford, C, Reinemann, DJ, Gollnik, R and Narayana, A, 2013. Farm-Based Bioenergy Infrastructure for Wisconsin: Too Big, Too Little or Just Right? Report to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin & the Statewide Energy Efficiency and Renewables Administration, Focus on Energy program, August 2013.

Aguirre-Villegas H, S Kraatz , F Milani, A Newenhouse, TH Passos-Fonseca and DJ Reinemann 2011. Understanding the Carbon Footprint of Cheese: Sustainable Cheese Production. Poster Presented at the UW Cooperative Extension ANRE Program Area Annual Meeting, October 26-28, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Workshop Sponsor

Wood Energy Webinar Series - Series of 8 webinars for the general public. Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8. 56 people registered for 282 webinars

USDA/NRCS Energy training Workshops (3 days/each) April 21-23, June 9-11, 23-25. 70 attendees. Trained NRCS State leads how to review an energy audit.

Irrigation Management Professional Development training.

Webinar series, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7; 54 attendees

Workshops – Hancock June, Spooner – August 13 - 31 attendees

Midwest Rural Energy Council Annual meeting – February 18-20, 2015. This meeting is aimed at rural utility personnel and electricians who do agricultural wiring. Presentation topics include power quality and agricultural energy management. It featured a pre-conference workshop on Advance Stray Voltage. MREC is a membership organization of energy suppliers and land grant Universities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and North Dakota. Attendance was about 100.

Stray Voltage Investigators’ Courses – May 5-8 2015, Black River Falls WI

Workshop Participant

Sanford, S.A. Presentation titled: “Irrigation 101. Midwest Forage Association, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Jan 20, 2015 - ~ 45 attendees.

Sanford, S.A. Presentation titled: “Energy Efficient Ag Lighting”. Wisconsin Frame Builders Association, Eau Claire, WI. Jan 21, 2015 - ~ 30 attendees.

Sanford, S.A. Presentation titled: “Greenhouse Energy Efficiency”, Brown Co Commercial Greenhouse meeting, Green Bay, WI, Jan 22, 2015 – 23 attendees.

Sanford, S.A. Two presentations titled: “Energy Issues for Indoor Crop Production” and “ On-Farm Vegetable Crop Storage”. New Jersey Vegetable Growers Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, Feb 4, 2015.

Sanford, S.A. Presentation titled: “Energy Efficient Ag Lighting”. Midwest Farm Energy Conference, Morris, MN. June 17, 2015

Sanford, S.A. Presentation titled: “Energy Efficient Wood Burning Appliances”. Commercial Flower Growers of WI, September 22, 2015

08/22/2017

10/30/2018

Publications included in station reports uploaded in the Summary of Minutes section of this report.

10/08/2019

EXPERIMENT STATION: Connecticut

Wu, J., C. Liu, R. McAvoy, R. Raudales, D. Theobald and X. Yang, 2018. Energy and water use analysis for the Greenbox system in comparison with greenhouses. ASABE Paper No. 1800XXX. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI

Liu, C., R. Raudales, R. McAvoy, D. Theobald and X. Yang, 2018. An experimental study on energy and water uses of a newly developed greenbox farming system. ASABE Paper No. 1800XXX. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI

Yang, X., D. Theobold, R. McAvoy, J. Wu and C. Liu, 2017. Greenbox farming: A new system for urban agriculture. ASABE Paper No. 1700627. ASABE, St. Joseph, MI

EXPERIMENT STATION: Illinois

Li, X. Shen, F. L. Funk, X. Wang. 2018. Feasibility Study of Environmental Control of Dairy Barns using Air Conditioning or Evaporative Cooling. In Proc. of 10th International Livestock Environment Symposium, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, September 25-27, 2018

EXPERIMENT STATION: New Jersey

Refereed journal articles:

Brumfield, R.G., L.B. Kenny, A.J. DeVincentis, A.K. Koeser, S. Verlinden, A.J. Both, G. Bi, S.T. Lovell, and J.R. Stewart. 2018. Analysis of Economic and Social Costs of Growing Petunia × hybrida in a Greenhouse Production System Using Alternative Containers. HortScience 53(8): 1179–1185.

Trade journal articles:

Shelford, T, T. Manning and A.J. Both. 2018. Vapor pressure deficit revisited. GrowerTalks, November issue. pp. 66, 67, 69.

Both, A.J. and T. Shelford. 2018. Afraid of your shadows? GrowerTalks, June issue. Available at: https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=23645

Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations

Both, A.J. 2019. Two presentations: Greenhouse standards and Research, trends and partnerships. Presented as part of the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association spring meeting. April 8. Austin, TX.

Specca, D. and A.J. Both. 2019. Organized a two-day short course titled Greenhouse Crop Production. D. Specca and A.J. Both delivered presentations and hosted tours. March 21-22. Bordentown, NJ.

Guran, S. and D. Specca. June 13, 2019. Sustainable Agritourism Meet-up at the Rutgers EcoComplex. Multiple speakers on the topic for developing educational information for agritourism opportunities that are based on sustainable agriculture practices and technologies.

Specca, D. and S. Guran. 2019 BFRDP Video for How to Install Energy Efficient Hydroponic Systems Part of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher’s program for energy efficiency and conservation

Manning, T.O. 2019. Energy in greenhouses. Abstract in the Proceedings of the 64^th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. February 5. Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 71-73.

Both, A.J. 2019. Supplemental light in greenhouses. Abstract in the Proceedings of the 64^th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. February 5. Atlantic City, NJ. pp. 74-75.

Both, A.J. 2019. High tunnel ventilation. Extension presentation for the High Tunnel Bramble Workshop organized by the TunnelBerries project team during the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention. January 28. Hershey, PA.

Both, A.J. 2018. Urban farming: Challenges, opportunities and perhaps a reality check from a commercial farming perspective. Presentation for the Rutgers Urban Ag Workshop. December 14. New Brunswick, NJ.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Pennsylvania

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Chahal, A., and D. Ciolkosz. Submitted (2018). A Review of Wood-bark Adhesion: Methods and Mechanics of Debarking for Woody Biomass. Wood Science and Technology. 51(3).

McVey, M., Elkasabi, Y., and D. Ciolkosz. Separation of BTX chemicals from biomass pyrolysis oils via continuous flash distillation. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-019-00409-1

Covelli C., H. Yi, A. Karamchandani, D. Ciolkosz, and V. M. Puri, 2018. Evaluation of dry steam preconditioning on switchgrass pellet quality metrics. Transactions of the ASABE. 34(4) 637-644.

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)

Popular Articles (Published)

Johnstonbaugh, E. and D. Ciolkosz. Biochar: Properties and Potential. Penn State Renewable and Alternative Energy Fact Sheet Series. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA.

Ciolkosz, D., Chahal, A., and M. McVey. NEWBio Extension Curriculum: Miscanthus, Swithchgrass and Shrub Willow Production for Bioenergy and Bioproducts. Northeast Warm Season and Woody Biomass Consortium. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA.

Ciolkosz, D. Ag Progress Days to Feature Energy Events and Display. Penn State Extension Renewable and Alternative Energy Newsletter (online). http://energy.extension.psu.edu – published 13 August, 2018.

Ciolkosz, D. Biochar: What Flavor Would You Like? Penn State Extension Renewable and Alternative Energy Newsletter (online). http://energy.extension.psu.edu – published 13 August, 2018.

Presentations (Papers)

Fathel, S., Tripathi, J., and D. Ciolkosz. Trends in Farm Energy, Online, Extension Resources and Education Programs. Presented at 2019 Penn State Energy Days. 29 May, 2019. State College, PA.

Chahal, A., and D. Ciolkosz. Characteristics of Short Rotation Woody Biomass Relative to Debarking. Presented at Mid Atlantic Biomass Conference and Expo (MABEX). 12-14 Sept, 2018. Philadelphia, PA.

Li, Y., Yi, H., Ciolkosz, D., and V. Puri. Measurement of the Thermo Mechanical Process of Pelletization. Presented at Mid Atlantic Biomass Conference and Expo (MABEX). 12-14 Sept, 2018. Philadelphia, PA.

Tripathi, J., and D. Ciolkosz. Usage of Functionalized Biochar as a Catalyst in Biofuel Production: Research Status, Findings, Challenges and Future Prospects. Presented at Mid Atlantic Biomass Conference and Expo (MABEX). 12-14 Sept, 2018. Philadelphia, PA.

Tripathi, J., and D. Ciolkosz. Determination of motor oil sorption capacity of switchgrass and corncob particles; effect of particle size and torrefaction. Presented at ASABE Annual International Meeting. 29 Jul – 01 Aug 2018. Detroit, MI.

Li, Y., Yi, H., Ciolkosz, D., and V. Puri. Measurement and Characterization of Temperature and Pressure in the Pelletization Process. Presented at 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting. 07-10 July, 2019. Boston, MA.

Fathel, S., Tripathi, J., and D. Ciolkosz. 2019. Energy Opportunities for New Farmers. Presented at 2019 NABEC Conference. 16-19 June, 2019. Quebec, Canada.

Ciolkosz, D. Biomass Thermal as a Niche Market. Presented at Mid Atlantic Biomass Conference and Expo (MABEX). 12-14 Sept, 2018. Philadelphia, PA.

Workshop Sponsor

Biochar and Torrefied Biomass Short Course. Penn State Bioenergy Short Course Series. State College, PA. October 24-25, 2018.

Farm Energy Day. Penn State Extension. 15 March, 2019. Gettysburg, PA.

Workshop Participant

Ciolkosz, D. Farm Energy Trends and Opportunities. Presented at Farm Energy Day, 15 March, 2019. Getttysburg, PA.

Ciolkosz, D. The Biodiesel Cooking Show: It’s easy! … or is it? Presented at 2018 Penn State Ag Progress Days. 14 Aug, 2018. Rock Springs, PA.

Ciolkosz, D. Biochar Basics. Presented at 2018 Penn State Ag Progress Days. 14 Aug, 2018. Rock Springs, PA. Ciolkosz, D. 2017. An Introduction to Commercial Scale Wood Energy. Presented at PA State Wood Energy Team Wood Energy Workshop. 27 Jan, 2017. Honesdale, PA.

Ciolkosz, D. Fuels and Standards. Presented at PA State Wood Energy Team Wood Energy Workshop. 27 Jan, 2017. Honesdale, PA. Also presented at PA State Wood Energy Team Wood Energy Workshop, 17 Feb, 2017. Philipsburg, PA.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Virginia

Ogejo, J. A., Bendfeldt, E. S., & Ignosh, J. (2018). Biomethane Production Technology (442-881 (BSE-240P)). Virginia Cooperative Extension. Retrieved from https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/442/442-881/BSE-240.pdf

EXPERIMENT STATION: Wisconsin

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Extension Publications (Published)

The Basics of Drip Irrigation, Scott Sanford, John Panuska, A4119, 16 pg., UW-Extension Publication, 2018.

Poultry barn heating with wood energy, Scott Sanford, A4170, 6 pg., UW-Extension Publication, 2018.

How to Compare Heating Fuels, Scott Sanford, A4162, 4 pg., UW-Extension Publication, 2018.

Tips for Buying, Drying, and Storing Firewood, Scott Sanford, A4162, 4 pg., UW-Extension Publication, 2018.

Invited Presentations (without Proceedings)

BSE Boot Camp – Presentation –Greenhouses Systems to Reduce Energy Usage & On-Farm Cold Storage Facilities – Nov 15, 2018

Wisconsin State Wood Energy Team – Webinar: Economic Analysis for Wood Energy System Projects – July 26, 2018

Irrigators Association of Minnesota Convention – Feb 15, 2018, Freeport, MN – presentation - Water Management Needs for Irrigated Crops

Posters (without Proceedings)

Specialty Crops Research Initiative project director meeting – Poster on continuous-flow mint distillation system. July 30, 2018, Washington, D.C.

10/08/2019

EXPERIMENT STATION: New Jersey

Dissertations, Theses (Published):

Li, Y. 2020. The effects of Silicon nutrition on hydroponically grown lettuce, bok choy, and basil. Ph.D. Dissertation. Rutgers University Libraries. 219 pp. (A.J. Both served as major advisor)

Book Chapters (Published):

Shelford, T.J. and A.J. Both. 2020. Plant production in controlled environments. In Introduction to Biosystems Engineering, N.M. Holden, M.L. Wolfe, J.A. Ogejo, and E.J. Cummins (Eds.). Published by ASABE in association with Virginia Tech Publishing. 28 pp.

Refereed Journal Articles (Published):

Li, Y., A.J. Both, C.A. Wyenandt, E.F. Durner, and J.R. Heckman. 2019. Applying Wollastonite to soil to adjust pH and suppress powdery mildew on pumpkin. HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04391-19. 10 pp.

Popular (Trade Journal) Articles (Published):

Both, A.J. 2019. Revisiting the measurement of light. GLASE Technical Article Series. Available at: https://glase.org/

Other Creative Works:

Both, A.J. 2020. High tunnel design and control. Abstract in the Proceedings of the 65th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. Atlantic City, NJ. February 4.

Lewus, D.C. and A.J. Both. 2020. Using CFD to improve high tunnel ventilation. Abstract in the Proceedings of the 65th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. Atlantic City, NJ. February 4.

Lubna, F. and A.J. Both. 2020. Poster: Life cycle assessment (LCA) of supplemental lighting systems used for controlled environment crop production. Northeastern Plant, Pest, and Soils Conference. Philadelphia, PA. January 6-9.

Mattson, N. and A.J. Both. 2020. Horticultural lighting systems energy-savings calculations. GLASE Webinar. February 20. Available at: https://glase.org/resources/webinars/

Both, A.J. 2019. Greenhouses: An overview. Presentation for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in East Orange, NJ. May 3.

Both, A.J., K. Demchak, E. Hanson, C. Heidenreich, G. Loeb, L. McDermott, M, Pritts, and C. Weber. 2019. High tunnel production guide for raspberries and blackberries. Available at: https://www.tunnelberries.org/

Workshop Sponsor:

Our annual Greenhouse Crop Production Short Course was cancelled due to COVID-19. It was originally scheduled for March 19-20, 2020.

Workshop Participant:

Both, A.J. 2019. Hydroponics: Benefits and risks. Presentation during the Annie’s Project Workshop titled: Farming in New Jersey’s Cities and the Urban Fringe. New Brunswick, NJ.

Refereed Publications (Pending):

Shelford, T., C. Wallace and A.J. Both. 2019. Calculating and reporting key light ratios for plant research. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.

Lewus, D. and A.J. Both. 2019. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to improve high tunnel ventilation. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.

Both, A.J. 2020. Crop irrigation. Chapter submitted for the 19th edition of the Ball Redbook. 4 pp.

Both, A.J. 2020. Glazing. Chapter submitted for the 19th edition of the Ball Redbook. 6 pp.

Li, Y., J. Heckman, A. Wyenandt, N. Mattson, E. Durner, and A.J. Both. 2020. Potential benefits of Silicon nutrition to hydroponically grown sweet basil. Submitted for review to HortScience.

Greenwood, D., R.G. Brumfield, M. Flahive DiNardo, A.J. Both, J.R. Heckman, N. Polanin, A. Rouff, A. Rowe, and R. VanVranken. 2020. Annie’s Project: Farming in New Jersey’s Cities and the Urban Fringe. Submitted for review to the Journal of Extension.

Llewellyn, D., T.J. Shelford, Y. Zheng, and A.J. Both. 2021. Measuring and reporting lighting characteristics important for controlled environment plant production. Submitted for review to Acta Horticulturae. (The LightSym meeting in Malmö, Sweden was postponed to 2021).

Shelford, T.J., N. Mattson, and A.J. Both. 2021. A greenhouse daily light integral control algorithm that takes advantage of day ahead market electricity pricing. Submitted for review to Acta Horticulturae. (The LightSym meeting in Malmö, Sweden was postponed to 2021).

EXPERIMENT STATION: Pennsylvania

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Nunes, L., Ciolkosz, D., and T. Causer. Biomass for energy: a review on supply chain models. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 120 (2020). 8pp.

Jacobson, M., and D. Ciolkosz. Plantation Forestry and Pellet Production in Kenya. Biomass and Bioenergy. 135(2020) 105519.

Ciolkosz, D., Desplat, J., and K. Schiffer. Raw, Torrefied, and Alkaline Treated Biomass as a Sorbent for Lead in Water. Bioresources. 14(4), 8530-8542.

Causer, T., and D. Ciolkosz. Thermal treatment of Biomass for the Circular Economy. in Nunes, L.J.R., Pimentel, C., Azevedo, S.G. and Matias, J.C.O. (Eds.), “New trends for the biomass energy development: from wood to circular economy”, Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA.

Chahal, A., and D. Ciolkosz. A Review of Wood-bark Adhesion: Methods and Mechanics of Debarking for Woody Biomass. Wood And Fiber Science, 51(3). 12pp.

McVey, M., Elkasabi, Y., and D. Ciolkosz. Separation of BTX chemicals from biomass pyrolysis oils via continuous flash distillation. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 9(2019)1-9.

Popular Articles (Published)

Johnstonbaugh, E., Brockett, D., and D. Ciolkosz. Landowner Leasing for Utility Scale Solar Farms. Penn State Renewable and Alternative Energy Fact Sheet Series. The Pennsylvania State University. University Park, PA.

Presentations (Papers)

Li, Y., Yi, H., Ciolkosz, D., and V. Puri. Measurement and Characterization of Temperature and Pressure in the Pelletization Process. Presented at 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting. 07-10 July, 2019. Boston, MA.

Chahal, A., Ciolkosz, D., Jacobson, M., Liu, J., and V. Puri. Technoeconomic Analysis for Assessing the Costs Associated with Debarking of Bioenergy Crop: Shrub Willow. Presented at Ag Equipment Technology Conference 2020, ASABE. February 10, 2020 - February 12, 2020.

Li, Y., Yi, H., Ciolkosz, D., and V, Puri. Measurement and Characterization of Temperature and Pressure in the Pelletization Process. Presented at the 2019 Drawdown Conference. 16-18 September, 2019. University Park, PA.

Tripathi, J., and D. Ciolkosz. Effect of Torrefaction on Glucose Yield of Wheat Straw. Presented at 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting. 07-10 July, 2019. Boston, MA.

Refereed Journal Articles (Pending)

Chahal, A., Ciolkosz, D., Puri, V., Jacobson, M., and J. Liu. Mechanical Characteristics of Wood Bark Interface of Shrub Willow. Industrial Crops and Products. Submitted for Publication.

Chahal, A., Ciolkosz, D., Jacobson, M., Liu, J., and V. Puri. Techno-Economic Analysis for Assessing the Supply Chain Associated with debarking of bioenergy crop: Shrub Willow. Biomass and Bioenergy. Submitted for Publication.

Memis, B., Ciolkosz, D., Richard, T., and M. Hall. Impact of Alkali Pretreatment and Torrefaction on Glucose Production From Wheat Straw. Submitted for Publication.

Chahal, A., Ciolkosz, D., Jacobson, M., Liu, J., and V. Puri. Factors Affecting Wood-Bark Adhesion for Debarking of Shrub Willow. Biosystems Engineering. Accepted for Publication.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Maryland

Dissertations, Theses (Published)

Choudhury A., 2019. Hydrogen sulfide removal in anaerobic digestion. Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology, University of Maryland. December 2019. Advisor: Stephanie Lansing.

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Choudhury, A., Lansing, S., 2020. Biochar addition with Fe-impregnation to reduce H2S production from anaerobic digestion. Bioresource Technology 306: 123121. doi: 10.1016/j.biotechn.2020.123121.

Witarsa, F., Yarberry, A., May, P., Kangas, P., Lansing, S., 2020. Complementing energy production with nutrient management: Anaerobic digestion system for algal turf scrubber biomass. Ecological Engineering 143, 105618. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2019.105618.

Achi, C.G., Hassanein, A., Lansing, S., 2020. Enhanced biogas production of cassava wastewater using zeolite and biochar additives and manure co-digestion. Energies 13(2), 491. doi: 10.3390/en13020491.

Choudhury, A., Lansing, S., 2019. Methane and hydrogen sulfide production from co-digestion of gummy waste with a food waste, grease waste, and dairy manure mixture. Energies 12 (23), 4464. doi: 10.3390/en12234464.

Choudhury, A., Shelford, T., Felton, G., Gooch, C., Lansing, S., 2019. Evaluation of hydrogen sulfide scrubbing systems for anaerobic digesters on two dairy farms. Energies 12 (24), 4605. doi:10.3390/en12244605.

Extension Publications (Published)

Choudhury, A., Lansing, S., Felton, G., 2020. Poultry litter combustion on the Eastern Shore of Maryland: Case Study. University of Maryland Extension, Fact Sheet.

Schiavone, D., 2020. Understanding farm energy. University of Maryland Extension, Fact Sheet.

Invited Presentations (without Proceedings)

Lansing, S., 2020. Bioenergy technologies in the food, water, energy nexus. University of Maryland Global STEWARDS Annual Meeting. College Park, MD. January 24, 2020.

Lansing, S., 2019. Ecological Engineering and Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Anaerobic Digestion and Algal Turf Scrubbers. Invited Panel. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Conference. Boston, MA. July 8-10, 2019.

Lansing, S., Moss, A., Hassanein, A., Cloyd, N., 2019. Biogas Enhancement & Ammonia Extraction for Increased Revenue in Waste-to-Energy Systems. Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MIE2) Board Meeting. College Park, MD. July 30, 2019.

Lansing, S., 2019. On-farm anaerobic digestion. Maryland Energy In-Service Training. Ellicott City, MD. October 21, 2019.

Schiavone, D. 2019. Energy efficiency and conservation priorities. Maryland Energy In-Service Training. Ellicott City, MD. October 21, 2019.

Presentations (without Proceedings)

Stephanie Lansing, Hülsemann, B., Choudhury, A., Schueler, J., Lisboa, M.S., Poindexter, C., Oechsner, H., 2019. Food waste co-digestion in Germany and the United States: From lab to full-scale systems and associated policy implications and barriers. American Soc. of Agricultural Biological Engineers Conference. Boston, MA. July 8-10, 2019.

Lansing, S., Witarsa, F., Yarberry, A., May, P., Kangas, P., Delp, D., 2019. Anaerobic digestion system for algal turf scrubber biomass: Energy production with nutrient uptake for storm water management. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Conference. Boston, MA. July 8-10, 2019.

Hassanein, A., Lansing, S., Moss, A., 2019. Combined anaerobic digestion (AD) and nutrient capture system (NCS) for energy production and nutrients recovery from poultry litter. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Conference. Boston, MA. July 8-10, 2019.

Hassanein, A., Lansing, S., Tikekar, R., 2019. Effect of metal nanoparticles on anaerobic digestion. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Conference. Boston, MA. July 8-10, 2019.

Lansing, S., 2019. Grant opportunities and third party verifications. Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Council Conference. Baltimore, MD. July 8-10, 2019.

Choudhury, A., Lansing, S., 2019. Application of anaerobic co-digestion for converting aquaculture waste into energy. Seminar Presentation at The Freshwater Institute. Shepherdstown, WV. October 23, 2019.

Hassanein, A., Lansing, S., Moss, A., 2019. Combined anaerobic digestion (AD) and nutrient capture system (NCS) for energy production and nutrients recovery from poultry litter. University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cornerstone Event: Clean and Healthy Chesapeake Bay. College Park, MD. October 29, 2019.

Posters (without Proceedings)

Hassanein, A., Lansing, S., Moss, A., 2019, Combined anaerobic digestion (AD) and nutrient capture system (NCS) for energy production and nutrients recovery from poultry litter (poster). University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cornerstone Event: Clean and Healthy Chesapeake Bay. College Park, MD. October 29, 2019.

Lansing, S., Choudhury, A., Felton, G., Hassanein, A., Moyle, J., 2019. Poultry litter to energy with soil amendments and nutrient removal (poster). University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cornerstone Event: Clean and Healthy Chesapeake Bay. College Park, MD. October 29, 2019.

Lansing, S., Delp, D., May, P., Kangas, P., Witarsa, F., Yarberry, A., 2019. Algal production to remove nutrients from the Chesapeake Bay with bioenergy production at the Port of Baltimore (poster). University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cornerstone Event: Clean and Healthy Chesapeake Bay. College Park, MD. October 29, 2019.

Schiavone, D., Montross, M., 2019. Heat and mass transfer modeling in baled switchgrass. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Boston, MA. July 7 - 10, 2019.

Schiavone, D., Montross, M., 2019. Moisture measurement of switchgrass via time-domain reflectometry. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Boston, MA. July 7 - 10, 2019.

Schiavone, D., Montross, M., 2019. Thermophysical properties of baled switchgrass. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Boston, MA. July 7 - 10, 2019.

Other Creative Works

Reports

Lansing, S., Moss, A., Hassanein, A., Cloyd, N., 2020. Biogas Enhancement & Ammonia Extraction for Increased Revenue in Waste-to-Energy Systems. Final Report to Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MIE2). 15 pages.

Anchor QEA, Lansing, S., 2019. Integrated algal flow-way, digester, and fuel cell demonstration project, 2019. Final Report. Prepared for US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Port Administration, Maryland Environmental Service. 157 pages.

Lansing, S., Choudhury, A., 2019. Quantifying and demonstrating scrubbing H2S from farm-based anaerobic digestion systems. Final Report to NE SARE. 23 pages.

Lansing, S., Choudhury, A., Felton, G., 2019. Fluidized bed combustion of poultry litter demonstration project. Final Report to Maryland Department of Agriculture. 15 pages.

Lansing, S., Felton, G., Hassanein, A., 2019. Maryland Net Metering Code and Anaerobic Digestion Technology. Submitted to Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Energy Administration. 3 pages.

Lansing, S., Izursa, J.L., 2019. Waste to Energy: Gasification of Poultry Litter. Final Report to Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS). 16 pages.

Workshop Sponsor

Schiavone, D. Energy In-Service, University of Maryland Extension. Ellicott City, MD. October 21, 2019. 45 participants.

Workshop Speaker

Schiavone, D., 2019. Electric and Gas-Powered Hand Tools and Small Farm Equipment, Cultivate Baltimore. Baltimore, MD. August 15, 2019. 15 attendees.

Schiavone, D., 2019. Identifying Agricultural Energy Priorities and Energy Extension Programs. Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council. Keedysville, MD. December 11, 2019. 20 attendees.

EXPERIMENT STATION: Wisconsin

Refereed Journal Articles (Published)

Mondaca MR, CY Choi, NB Cook (2019) Understanding microenvironments within tunnel-ventilated dairy cow freestall facilities: Examination using computational fluid dynamics and experimental validation, Biosystems Engineering183, 70-84.

Zhou B, X Wang, MR Mondaca, L Rong, CY Choi (2019) Assessment of optimal airflow baffle locations and angles in mechanically ventilated dairy houses using computational fluid dynamics, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 165, 1-11.

Rojano F, PE Bournet, M Hassouna, P Robin, M Kacira, CY Choi (2019) Modelling the impact of air discharges caused by natural ventilation in a poultry house,Biosystems Engineering180, 168-181.

Chung HW, J Li , YH Kim, JMC Van Os, SH Brounts, CY Choi (in review) Using Implantable Biosensor and Wearable Scanners to Monitor Dairy Cattle Heat Stress in Real-Time, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.

Wang, H., R. A. Larson, and T. Runge. "Impacts to hydrogen sulfide concentrations in biogas when poplar wood chips, steam treated wood chips, and biochar are added to manure-based anaerobic digestion systems." Bioresource Technology Reports 7 (2019)

Extension Publications (Published)

Kar, Shiba, (2018) Biogas in Wisconsin: Status, opportunities and challenges, Center for Land Use Education / University of Wisconsin Extension. https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/clue/Pages/Biogas-in-WI.aspx

Popular Articles (Published)

Energy On Wisconsin – Monthly newsletter about renewable energy issues, policy, incentives, local energy projects, clean energy jobs, national projects and policy. Editor: Sherrie Gruder (https://energyonwi.extension.wisc.edu/)

Invited Presentations (without Proceedings)

BSE Boot Camp – S. Sanford, Presentation – Drying wet grain & Keeping Crop fresh for Market, October 30, 2019 - 10 attendee

Conference Presentation (with proceeding)

Sanford, D. Bohnhoff, (2019) Mint Distillation Condenser Cooling Water Recycling Systems, ASABE Paper No 1900612, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.

Sanford, D. Bohnhoff, (2020) Essential Oil Extraction Process Engineering for Improved Energy Efficiency, ASABE Paper No 2001174, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI.

Videos

Sanford, Refrigeration sizing for a walk-in/drive-in cooler.

Sanford, What you need to know about wood energy!

Sanford, Reducing Energy costs for drying grain

Sanford, How can you compare heating costs of different fuels?

Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Project – Energy Answers