Anaerobic Digestion of Manure with Plant Material for Biogas Production
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Key Takeaways
U.S. dairy industry is a major contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Manure storage and handling are significant sources of methane emissions.
Anaerobic digestion of cow manure is a widely studied strategy for mitigating emissions.
Anaerobic digestion is a biological process where microorganisms break down organic matter.
Biogas produced from anaerobic digestion can generate electricity or renewable natural gas.
Why This Matters
The mitigation of manure-related emissions and the production of renewable energy are critical considerations for the dairy industry. Anaerobic digestion offers a dual approach to addressing these environmental and energy challenges.
Overview
The U.S. dairy industry contributes significantly to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, methane emissions stem from manure storage and handling practices. Anaerobic digestion of cow manure is a biological process involving microorganisms that break down biodegradable organic matter. This process has been extensively investigated as a method to reduce manure-related emissions. A co-benefit of anaerobic digestion is the production of renewable energy in the form of biogas, which can be utilized for electricity generation or to produce renewable natural gas.