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DRAFT PROGRAM ----    Bioenergy Conference    ----- DRAFT PROGRAM

Truman State University Campus - Kirksville, Missouri

December 4, 2009

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December 3, 2009:  Pre-Conference Tour (Optional; no extra charge)

1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. – Crystal Peak Fertilizer (methane digestors, nutrient recovery, organic fertilizer production), Green City, MO (Vans will load at the Super 8 Motel parking lot)

December 4 Program Agenda

7:30 A.M. – 7:50 A.M.  Registration; Coffee & Donuts (Violette Hall (VH) Lobby)

7:50 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.   Welcome and Program Overview (VH 1000)

8:00 – 8:50 A.M.  Keynote Address – Transitioning to a Sustainable World: Role of Bioenergy, Dr. Norm Scott, Cornell University (VH 1000)                             

8:50 – 9:30 A.M. Biofuels and Bioproducts from High Rate Algal Systems, Dr. David Brune, University of Missouri (VH 1000)

9:30 – 10:10 A.M.  Alternative Oilseed Crops for Potential Bioenergy Use in the North Central Region, Dr. Rob Myers, Thomas  Jefferson Agricultural Institute (VH 1000)

10:10 – 10:20 A.M.  Break

10:20 – 11:00 A.M.  Biomass Feedstock Production Engineering at the Energy Biosciences Institute, Dr. Luis Rodríguez, University of Illinois (VH 1000)

11:00 – 11:40 A.M.  Biofuels and the Linkages between Energy and Agricultural Markets, Dr. Patrick Westhoff, Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), University of Missouri (VH 1000)

11:40 – 11:50 A.M.  An Overview of Bioenergy Resources Available from ATTRA, Leif Kindberg, Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) (VH 1000)

11:50 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.   Lunch (Student Union Bldg. (SUB) Georgian Room B)

            Publications Table: Bioenergy Resources Available from ATTRA

12:30  Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Jon Hagler, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture (SUB Georgian Room B)

1:00 – 1:50 P.M.  Breakout Session #1 (Choose 1) 

1.1  Developments in Biomass Harvesting Equipment and Technology, Mr. Bill Belden, Prairie Lands Bio-Products, Inc. (SUB Georgian Room C)

1.2  Microalgae for Sustainable Energy and Environment, Dr. Paul Nam, Missouri University of Science & Technology (SUB Down Under)

1.3 Anaerobic Digestion: New Opportunities Through Integrated Applications, Dr. Norm Scott, Cornell University (SUB Room 3202)

2:00 – 2:50 P.M.  Breakout Session #2   (Choose 1)  

2.1  Modeling and Analysis of Biomass Feedstock Production Engineering, Dr. Luis Rodríguez, University of Illinois (SUB Georgian Room C)

2.2  How Policies and Energy Markets Affect the Biofuel Sector, Dr. Patrick Westhoff, Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), University of Missouri (SUB Down Under)

2.3   Methane Production and Nutrient Recovery at Crystal Peak Fertilizer Facility, Mr. Brian Paulsen, Premium Standard Farms (SUB Room 3202)

3:00 – 3:50 P.M.  Breakout Session #3 (choose 1)

3.1  Algae for Biofuels and Bioproducts, Dr. David Brune, University of Missouri (SUB Georgian Room C)

3.2 Dedicated Biomass Crops: What to Grow When, Where and Why, Nicholas Boersma, Iowa State University (SUB Down Under)

3.3  Oilseed or Biomass Topic presentation (TBA)(SUB Room 3202)

4:10 -5:30 P.M. Hands-on Bioenergy Demonstrations and Exhibits, (University Farm, 1.5 miles from main campus; see map)

  • Small-Scale Batch Biodiesel Processor, Bulldog Biodiesel Student Enterprise, Kirksville, MO
  • Potential Biofuel Production Alternatives that Improve Farm Profitability and Enhance Wildlife Habitat and Soil and Water Conservation, Reinbott, T., R.A. Pierce II, and R. Wright, MU Bradford Research and Extension Center and MU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences.
  • Climate change, land use change: A practical demonstration of carbon sequestration; Michael Kelrick, Truman State University.
  • Title TBA, Michael Goldschmidt, Dept. of Architectural Studies, University of Missouri.
  • Publications Table: Bioenergy Resources Available from ATTRA

5:30 P.M.  Program Concludes                 

Saturday December 5, 2009

9:00 - 5:00  –  (Optional) Missouri Livestock Symposium (MLS) – Renewable Resource Section – FREE – see MLS program at (http://www.missourilivestock.com/)