The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Herbaceous Energy Crop Production in the Southeast US.

What is the potential for cellulosic bioenergy crop production? Cellulosic bioenergy crop production is a nascent industry in the U.S. and has the potential to supply 5% of U.S. energy demand while achieving increased carbon reduction. The southeast U.S. is ideally suited for a cellulosic industry due to plentiful land, ample rainfall, and a pressing need for agricultural diversification. Yet, there is a need to characterize the seasonal dynamics of biomass production of two cellulosic energy crops. And, to assess the economic viability and environmental sustainability of energy crop production and potential impact of competition with conventional crop production. Also, to develop site‐specific best management practices and operational plans to optimize biomass production, harvest and storage. A team of researchers led by  Lloyd T. (Ted) Wilson of the Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Center gave this presentation on the project at DOE Project Peer Review.