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Ever heard an AI talk about farming for bioenergy? Well, now you can!   What happens when an AI reads your website and decides farmers are out here growing weed? Spoiler: It’s not that kind of crop! Our new podcast dives into feedstoq’s world of sustainable farming. We gave AI the reins, and now you can hear all about how we help farmers cultivate energy crops – just with a few unexpected twists. Tune in for the insights! #biogas #biofuels #biomethane #SAF

Livestock farming is a major source of methane emissions, but it doesn’t have to be. With GraniteFuel’s biogas conditioning systems, you can capture methane and convert it into valuable RNG (biomethane), making your farm eco-friendly and more profitable. #GraniteFuel #Biogas #Biomethane #RNG #AgriculturalEngineering

Exploring the Potential of Castor Beans Castor, a significant non-edible oilseed crop from the Euphorbiaceae family, holds immense value across various sectors such as industry, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. The unique chemical and physical properties of castor oil, attributed to the presence of a hydroxyl group and double bonds in ricinoleic acid, make it a crucial raw material in industry while providing stability against oxidation. With its high oil content (50%), relatively high crop yield, and minimal competition with food crops, castor oil aids in reducing life-cycle emissions. A life cycle analysis revealed that biodiesel made from castor oil slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to petroleum diesel. Due to the widespread availability and easy cultivation of the castor oil plant, it can be integrated into subsistence agriculture programs as a potential oilseed feedstock for biodiesel production. This initiative aims to harness the untapped potential of castor oil as an alternative source for the future biodiesel industry. By exploring these second-generation biofuel feedstocks, we can move towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future in the biofuel industry. #castor #biofuel #biodiesel #sustainable #feedstocks

Regenerative farming combined with well-managed grazing help replenish the soil using techniques like crop rotation, nutrient management, no-till, cover crops, and incorporating livestock and their manure. It can also connect to bio-based renewable fuels helping reduce farming’s carbon footprint. Regenerative agriculture, when used properly, can increase yields with lower costs while helping sequester carbon. Today’s feedstocks, like corn, are becoming the cornerstone of bio-based renewable fuels. When these feedstocks are grown with less reliance on conventional pesticides and fertilizers, they help maintain our soil’s integrity building up carbon sequestration while pushing carbon dioxide back into the soil. #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativegrazing #carbonsequestration #soilhealth #biofuels #renewablefuels #biobasedfuels #integratedfarming #integratedgrazing #livestockmanagement

The grain seed market is a cornerstone of global agriculture, valued at approximately USD 41.14 billion in 2023! With its essential role in food production and biofuels, the market is expected to reach USD 55.99 billion by 2030. Give us your insights on the grain seed market in the comments! ⬇ #FuturesFirst #Commodities #GrainSeeds #MarketTrends #Agriculture #Wheat #Rice #Corn

Did you know that crops are sometimes grown specifically to increase biogas production in a biodigester? Energy crops are the feedstock covered in this new clip! Link in the comments for the full video. #AnaerobicDigester #Biodigester #RenewableEnergy #Sustainabiltiy

According to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) the farming industry accounts for 10.5% of all US greenhouse gas emissions every year. However, farming is seen as an area with considerable scope for emissions reduction, and one of the most promising current methods is the capture of agricultural methane for use as a fuel! #AgriculturalWaste #WasteManagement #Biogas #BiogasUpgrading #Biomethane #WastetoEnergy #AnaerobicDigestion #RNG #FarmWaste #BiogasPlant #CNG #GasGrid

#BP has signed an early-stage agreement with #US agriculture giant Corteva that could see the companies join forces to produce crops to feed global #biofuel #production. #corporatestrategy

Here is our latest effort regarding the increase in the sustainability of hydroponic cultivations of crops exploiting microalgae. Great colloboration with ONO Exponential Farming and Matteo Castioni. https://lnkd.in/dEu7zdc3

Farmers and researchers in the UK are working on a pioneering process to transform livestock slurry into biochar—a substance with significant carbon storage potential. Biochar, traditionally made from plant biomass, is created by heating organic materials without oxygen. This innovative project focuses on using cattle slurry, which is 95% water, as the raw material.