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Should I begin establishing switchgrass in case they put a cellulosic ethanol plant nearby?

Last Updated: April 16, 2010

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Producing switchgrass for energy generally occurs under some form of contractual arrangement with the end user. Due to potential risk, farmers should establish switchgrass after they have obtained a production contract with anticipated satisfactory returns.

For more information on switchgrass production see Switchgrass for Biofuel Production

Contributors: Clark Garland and Tina Johnson, University of Tennessee

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