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[MikeRF]

Originally Posted by swmnhay

Kinda the going price around here for stalks for bedding/feed.Salebarn usually is between 40-60 a ton.

And is that all these hydro producing plants are prepared to pay for biomass? Their European counterparts can afford to pay between $250 to $300/ton for wood pellets and still make money. Although I'm no expert I have also been told some of these other forms of biomass actually burn more efficiently than wood as well.

[swmnhay]

Originally Posted by MikeRF

And is that all these hydro producing plants are prepared to pay for biomass? Their European counterparts can afford to pay between $250 to $300/ton for wood pellets and still make money. Although I'm no expert I have also been told some of these other forms of biomass actually burn more efficiently than wood as well.

My thoughts on Biomass.They will probably pay just enough to cover your costs.Real and hidden like fertilizer removal.You may make a little but the real money will be made by someone else.Well I guess that is like the rest of farming.