The Hidden Costs of Land Degradation in US Maize Agriculture
Abstract The United States is a world leader in the production of maize and other crops and the agricultural success of the country is directly linked to the intensive use of fertilizers and irrigation. However, even in advanced agricultural systems, soils can become degraded over time due to factor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Earth's Future |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1029/2020EF001641 |