Our webinar collection provides detailed instruction for farmers, educators, and researches on several farm energy topics, including biogas, wind, feedstocks, and anaerobic digesters. Have a topic you would like to present? Contact Sue Hawkins.
Joining Live Ag Energy Webinars
- Upcoming webcast announcements will be posted on the eXtension events calendar.
- Live Webcast - Unless otherwise noted, hHost connection location is https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/agenergy/.
- You will need an internet connection and speakers.
- Log on a few minutes before the webcast, sign in as "guest"
- Webcast recording will be archived and linked below when it is available.
Current Ag Energy Series
2012 BioEnergy Fridays
Web Seminar Series hosted by John Hay, University of Nebraska and eXtension Farm Energy; held on the last Friday of the month at 10 AM Central Time. Click here for connection details and archives.
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Friday May 25th 10:00 ‐ 11:00 AM CST
- Thermochemical Conversion to Biomass to Fuel, Dr. Robert Brown - Iowa State University- Bioeconomy Institute. Dr. Brown has published two textbooks on conversion of biomass to fuel. His expertise in conversion to helped form the Bioeconomy Institute at Iowa State University. He will discuss the opportunities and challenges of biomass conversion.
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Friday June 29th 10:00 ‐ 11:00 AM CST
- Thermal conversion with detail on Torrifaction.
Ag Energy Webinar Archive
Agricultural Energy Efficiency - 2011 Webinar Series
- Energy Conservation for Livestock and Poultry Production - Kevin Janni, Larry Jacobson and Hongwei Xin
- Greenhouse Energy Conservation – Scott Sanford
- Managing Field Operations to Reduce Energy Costs – Mark Hanna
- Milking System, Variable Frequency Drives, Single Phase Installation Issues and Waterers - Truman Surbrook
- Irrigation Pumping Plants – William Kranz
- Milk Cooling, Water Heating, and Heat Recovery Systems - Dan Schruaben
- Greenhouse Thermal/Shade Curtains – Scott Sanford
- Irrigation Scheduling – William Kranz
- Biomass Heating of Greenhouses – Scott Sanford
- Lighting, Electric Motors and Block Heaters - Jon Althouse and Aluel Go
- Irrigation Pipeline Distribution Systems – William Kranz
- Ventilation, Manure Handling, Diesel to electric motor conversions - Aluel Go
- Grain drying – Ken Hellevang
Cellulosic Biofuels Web Seminar Series 2010
Webinar Series Purpose
Cellulosic ethanol production is an emerging industry. Production practices, materials and business methods are expected to be different from those currently used in agriculture. This webinar series is intended to provide interested individuals with an overview of the ethanol industry and the anticipated needs, from production, agronomic, and contractual perspectives for supplying cellulosic materials to a biofuel plant. This webinar series was facilitated by John Hay, U.Nebraska Extension and presented by National eXtension and the High Plains Extension Energy Team.
State of the Industry: Corn and Cellulosic Ethanol
March 26, 2010
- Presenter: Todd Sneller, Nebraska Ethanol Board
- Program Announcement
- Video Recording of the Webcast
Economics of Cellulosic Biofuels
April 30, 2010
- Presenter: Dr. Robert Wisner – Iowa State University (retired)
- Video Recording of Webinar
Cellulosic Biofuel Logistics
May 28, 2010
- Presenter: Dr. John Cundiff, Virginia Tech University; discussion of issues associated with biomass production and delivery
- Program Announcement
- Video Recording of Webinar
Agronomic Impacts of Cellulosic Material Harvest
Corn Stover Feedstock Logistics
June 25, 2010
- Presenter: Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State University
- Video Recording of Webinar
Regional Feedstock Supply Opportunity
June 25, 2010
- Presenter: Bob McGrath, FSA; study with Imperial, NE, Young Farmers & Ranchers
- Video Recording of Webinar
Contracts for Cellulosic Biomass
September 24, 2010
- Presenter: Joe R. Thompson, Stoel Rives law firm in Minneapolis, MN, practicing in the areas of agricultural business and renewable energy law.
- Video Recording of Webinar
Real Green from Real Green
October 29, 2010
- Presenter: Steve Flick, Show Me Energy Cooperative; Centerview, MO.
- Video Recording of Webinar
- While looking for a way to dispose of grass seed hulls, Steve came across the idea of converting the seed hull waste into pellets and then marketing the pellets as a fuel. This idea led to the forming of Missouri Bioenergy, LLC and ultimately Show Me Energy Cooperative.
Biogas and Anaerobic Digester Webinars
Biogas 101: An Introduction to On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion
July 13, 2010, from Penn State Dairy Alliance - Technology Tuesday's Webinar Series
- Presenter: Patrick Topper, Penn State Agricultural and Biological Engineering Dept
- Video Recording of the Webcast (Intro topic is 1st 43 minutes on this recording)
- Powerpoint Presentation used by Pat Topper.
- Resources provided by presenters:
- Penn State Biogas Website
- AgSTAR (U.S. EPA Website)
- NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook, part 651
Examining the Economics of Anaerobic Digester Technology
July 13, 2010, from Penn State Dairy Alliance - Technology Tuesday's Webinar Series
- Presenter: Brad Hilty, HBI business Informatics & Decision Systems
- Video Recording of the Webcast. (2nd topic on this recording - you must move the time slider at bottom of your screen to 44 minutes into the webinar)
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Powerpoint Presentation used by Brad Hilty.
Wind Energy Web Seminar Series
Common Landowner Questions on Wind Lease Contracts
November 21, 2008
- Presenters: Sarah Hamlen, Montana State University and John Hay, University of Nebraska.
- Program Announcement
- Powerpoint showing Links to Wind Resources
- Video recording of webinar
Basics of Farm/Residential Small Wind Turbines
February 13, 2009
- Presented by Antonio C. Jimenez - National Renewable Energy Laboratory/National Wind Technology Center
- Program Announcement
- Video recording of webinar
- View power point used by Mr. Jimenez
Wind Energy Development: Key Financial Considerations
February 27, 2009
- Presenters: Dr. Leistritz, Community Resource Economist and Dr. Cole Gustafson, Biofuels Economist, North Dakota State University; Carol Goodma, Executive Director, Cavalier County Job Development Authority (CCJDA), ND
- Program Announcement
- Video recording of webinar
Managing Your Expectations – Sizing a Small Wind Turbine to Your Load
October 15, 2009
Understanding Wind Energy Leases
November 18, 2009
Public Involvement and Land Issues Relating to Wind Projects
December 18, 2009
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Teleseminar Series
Biofuel Engines
A joint effort by USDA and DOT to disseminate information about new or modified engine technologies which are especially suited for biofuels. Participants are experts in the area of IC engine engineering & design.
Chemical Conversion Technologies
A joint effort by USDA and DOE to disseminate information about new non-biochemical technologies to convert agricultural materials to fuels and power. Examples of such technologies include gasification, pyrolysis and aqueous reforming using either catalytic or non-catalytic approaches.
Herbaceous Feedstock Logistics
A joint effort by USDA and DOE to disseminate information about new technologies, equipment and systems for harvesting, pre-processing and storing herbaceous cellulosic materials.
