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Hopkinsville, KY | When we study biomass, we normally do what is called C,H, N analysis by burning then oxygen by difference. We also do mineral analysis by burning away the C, H, N and oxygen usually in a muffle furnace. Now, I understand you may not get my cheminese. The take home is that p and k along with most other metals are in the ash and not lost to burning. Any n credit you might have from the stover is lost. Also the top organic matter is gone. That material is recycled back into the soil. As for cost, some argue you get more benefit from burning than leaving the residue. I prefer slow decomposition myself. | |
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Value Of Burnt Corn Stalks
