Energy management on Iowa farms
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2013-12-04
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Hanna, H. Mark
Extension Agricultural Engineer
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Proceedings of the Integrated Crop Management Conference
The Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference is Iowa's premier crop production education event. No other program in Iowa brings together the diverse range of topics, slate of expert presenters and results of the latest University research.
The ICM Conference offers workshops focusing on the latest in crop production technology. Experts from Iowa and surrounding states will provide research updates and results in soil fertility, soil and water management, crop production and pest management.
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Iowa agriculture spends about one billion dollars annually on the purchase of diesel fuel, electricity, propane, gasoline and natural gas. The actual amount fluctuates with the rise and fall of energy prices.