Oklahoma has made an aggressive establishment of 1,000 acres of switchgrass: the first of its size anywhere in the world focused on biomass production.

The fields also will serve as a "living classroom" where agricultural producers, policymakers and the general public can see and experience these crops, which will play a key role in the United States' energy future.

A unique "living laboratory" to understand the production and long-term impact of bio-energy crops, as well as experiment with new production techniques and critical harvest, collection and transport methods. This dedicated land will allow us to demonstrate the advantages of switchgrass.

A cellulosic bio-refinery currently being constructed by in Hugoton, Kansas (less than 35 miles from the fields) to process the switchgrass into bio-fuel.

“Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, and the wavin' switchgrass can sure smell sweet…”

Very interesting clip - thank you!

OOOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down ....(music)

Thanks for the serenade! It made my day!