Opportunities for Energy Crop Production Based on Subfield Scale Distribution of Profitability

Opportunities for Energy Crop Production Based on Subfield Scale Distribution of Profitability

Incorporation of dedicated herbaceous energy crops into row crop landscapes is a promising means to supply an expanding biofuel industry while benefiting soil and water quality and increasing biodiversity. Despite these positive traits, energy crops remain largely unaccepted due to concerns over the...

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Main Authors: Ian J. Bonner, Kara G. Cafferty, David J. Muth, Mark D. Tomer, David E. James, Sarah A. Porter, Douglas L. Karlen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
biomass
subfield management
switchgrass
corn stover
Landscape Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/10/6509

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