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Energy-cased analysis of alternative production methods and cropping systems in the Corn belt

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6810028
This report identifies and evaluates cropping systems and production methods for major Corn Belt crops (corn, Soybeams, wheat, and alfalfa) which would reduce the total energy imputs relative to the amount of product. The quantity and quality of inputs with respect to the quantity and quality of outputs were examined.
Research Organization:
Purdue Univ., Lafayette, Ind. (USA). Agricultural Experiment Station
OSTI ID:
6810028
Report Number(s):
PB-273896
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English