Energy and Bioproducts
Leading the way in advanced bioproducts, biofuels, biomass, and other energy technologies to expand U.S. commodity markets and fuel the future.
Featured Energy & Bioproducts Impacts
Land-grant university research and Extension drive new biofuels, bioplastics, biochar and other bio-based products, strengthening rural economies, environmental health and energy security
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New solutions to support extended growing seasons for colder climates
Extending the growing season in colder climates can be challenging for small and mid-sized farms, especially in the northeastern U.S. Commercial greenhouses tend to be […]
Developing sustainable domestic biofuels
Land‑grant universities are developing sustainable bioproduct solutions that transform renewable biomass, including food and agricultural wastes, into valuable materials. These bioproducts strengthen national energy and […]
Promoting research-based solar development
With the growth and expansion of solar energy production, producers and consumers in rural areas frequently express concern over whether solar development may compete with […]