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Table 2: Value of energy based on prediction maps. Harvesting whole pen is compared to selective harvesting with a threshold set at HHV > 2700.

Feedyard A, Pen A Feedyard B, Pen B Feedyard A, Pen A Feedyard B, Pen B Average Energy, BTU/lb 3224 1771 3450 3228 Area Harvested, % 100 100 85 24 Harvested mass, kg 273,000 180,000 233,000 43,000 Value/m3, energy, $/m3 (coal) 21.87 12.01 23.40 21.90 Value/m3, energy, $/m3 (gas) 39.48 21.69 42.25 39.53