Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Poet Research, Inc.

Scott A Weishaar

Gary Verhoef

Brian Michael Johnson

John Gary Gardner

Matthew William Dykema

Curtis J Steenhoek

Gary D Moffet

Jay C Van Roekel

William J Schany

A bale processing machine that removes a binding from a bale allows for rapid bale processing. A method for removing the binding from the bale includes supporting the bale with a bale support at an elevated positon and securing the binding to a binding engagement device. The method also includes cutting the binding and removing the bale support from beneath the bale, such that at least a portion of the bale falls by gravity away from the binding secured to the binding engagement device.

Bale processor and binding remover

A system for collecting biomass for the production of ethanol is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for collecting biomass. The method comprising: harvesting biomass with a combine, wherein a first portion of the biomass is substantially forced against the ground and a second portion of the biomass passes through the combine and forming bales comprising the second portion of the biomass. According to an aspect, the bales comprise a majority of the second portion of the biomass and a small part of the first portion of the biomass.

Systems and methods for collecting biomass

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Sioux Falls, SD, United States of America

Scott A Weishaar