Agricultural energy production: economic and policy issues [USA]

Extract: In this paper we examine the potential of producing energy from agriculture, evaluate the economics of energy production from agriculture, and review some of the policy issues relevant to energy production from agriculture. Three basic types of resources for energy from agriculture are expl...

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Published inStation bulletin - Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Experiment Station, Purdue University (USA) no. 240
Main Authors Tyner, W.E, Bottum, J.C
Format Publication
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.1979
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Summary:Extract: In this paper we examine the potential of producing energy from agriculture, evaluate the economics of energy production from agriculture, and review some of the policy issues relevant to energy production from agriculture. Three basic types of resources for energy from agriculture are explored: crop residues, grains, and forage crops. The economics of energy from agriculture are evaluated for each of these resource materials and compared with other alternative synthetic fuels
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