The compositional quality of different lignocellulosic feedstocks can influence their performance and potential demand at the biofuel refineries.  Many analytical protocols for determining the composition or performance characteristics of biomass involve a drying step, and the drying temperature can vary depending on the specific protocol.  To get high quality data, it is important to determine the correct drying temperature to vaporize the water without negatively impacting the compositional quality of the biomass. A comparison of drying temperatures between 45^oC and 105^oC was performed using wheat straw and corn stover.  Near-infrared (NIR) spectra were taken of various samples and compared using principal component analysis (PCA).  Carbohydrates were analyzed using quantitative saccharification to determine sugar degradation.  Analysis of variance was used to determine if there was a significant difference between drying at different temperatures. PCA showed an obvious separation between each drying temperature.  Preliminary data suggest that at a 95% confidence interval that there is no significant difference up to 85^oC for wheat straw.