Soil erosion and conservation in the United States: An overview. Agriculture information bulletin. (Final)
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:147522
Soil erosion on agricultural land in the United States does not pose an immediate threat to the Nation`s ability to produce food and fiber. However, erosion is impairing long-term soil productivity in some areas and is the largest contributor to nonpoint source pollution of the Nation`s waterways. Conservation and commodity programs are currently being coordinated to futher conservation objectives. This report provides background information on soil use, erosion, and conservation policies and programs; summarizes assessments of economic and environmental effects of erosion; and discusses policies and programs as well as options for their improvement.
- Research Organization:
- Economic Research Service, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 147522
- Report Number(s):
- PB--96-109434/XAB; USDA/AIB--718
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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