ABSTRACT
MARTY R. SCHMER, KENNETH P. VOGEL, GARY E. VARVEL, RONALD F. FOLLETT, ROBERT B. MITCHELL, AND VIRGINIA L. JIN
8.1 INTRODUCTION
Reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation fuels can result in near-and long-term climate benefits [1]. Biofuels are seen as a near-term solution to reduce GHG emissions, reduce U.S. petroleum import requirements, and diversify rural economies. Depending on feedstock source and management practices, greater reliance on biofuels may improve or worsen long-term sustainability of arable land. U.S. farmers have increased corn (Zea mays L.) production to meet growing biofuel demand through land expansion, improved management and genetics, increased corn plantings, or by increased continuous corn monocultures [2]–[4].
