Grassland and Wheat Loss Affected by Corn and Soybean Expansion in the Midwest Corn Belt Region, 2006–2013
Increases in agricultural commodity price triggered by ethanol production and other socioeconomic conditions have dramatically affected land uses and agronomic practices in the U.S. This study used crop-specific land cover data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to analyze agricultural e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-11-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/11/1177 |