Most experts agree 30 percent of agricultural residues can be removed without harming the soil. However, the removal of biomass such as corn stover or wheat straw from farm fields should be based on soil type, slope and prevailing weather conditions. Farmers can assess this using software tools that factor in these variables, and provide recommendations.
Improvements in the technology and economics of green propylene manufacturing have attracted the attention of chemical companies.
By Bryan Sims
January 01, 1970
By Ron Kotrba
January 01, 1970
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