Attitudes of farmers toward using crop residues as fuel

Authors

Clarence F. Becker
Brian Horsfield
John R. Goss
Bryan M. Jenkins

Authors Affiliations

Clarence F. Becker was Visiting Research Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, U.C., Davis; Brian Horsfield was Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, U.C., Davis; John R. Goss is Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, U.C., Davis; Bryan M. Jenkins is Graduate Student, Department of Agricultural Engineering, U.C., Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 32(12):8-9. DOI:10.3733/ca.v032n12p8. December 1978.

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Abstract

Growers favor use of rice straw and prunings as sources of energy by utility companies, but only if the collection system is practical, timely, and reliable.