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Mixing plant material with manure may be key to profitable biogas production

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Briefings

A 2026 article suggests mixing plant material with manure could improve biogas production efficiency. The U.S. dairy industry is a major source of methane emissions from manure storage, and anaerobic digestion of cow manure produces renewable energy via biogas. This study aims to explore whether combining plant matter with manure enhances the biological process of converting organic matter into biogas for electricity or renewable natural gas generation.

Key points

• The U.S. dairy industry contributes significantly to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions through manure storage and handling, which releases methane.
• Mixing plant material with manure may enhance the efficiency of anaerobic digestion, a biological process where microorganisms break down organic matter to produce biogas.

Context and limitations

This briefing is based on a single article published in October 2026. The evidence covers only the U.S. dairy industry and does not include data on other regions, specific plant material types, or long-term field trial results.

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