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

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The U.S. dairy industry is a major contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, with manure storage and handling representing a significant source of methane.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:40:01 UTC.

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