Projection of energy use in agricultural production by fuel type and at the state level

Technical Report · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5078076· OSTI ID:5078076

Fox, A; Nguyen, H D; Thomas, B

Energy is essential for US agricultural production. It is consumed either as a direct input (fuel for tractors, grain drying, irrigation, etc.) or as an indirect input (such as energy invested in fertilizers and pesticides). The use of energy in agricultural production in recent years is examined and future direct and indirect energy inputs in agricultural production for each state in the US are projected. Alternative projections under various assumptions of production levels and production practices are presented. The projections are based on estimated 1974 state energy input-output matrices which are adjusted for possible future changes in production technology and fuel choices.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5078076
• Report Number(s): ORNL/CON-54
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AGRICULTURE
DEMAND
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FORECASTING
FUELS
INDUSTRY
INPUT-OUTPUT ANALYSIS
NORTH AMERICA
USA