Significant opportunities for tree crop expansion on marginal lands in the Midwest, USA
Bhuwan Thapa,
Sarah Lovell,
Ronald Revord
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionTree crop orchards can help diversify the monocropping practices in agricultural lands such as the Midwestern region of the United States which is currently dominated by corn‐soybean rotation. These crops can not only expand farm income but also help stabilize soil, purify water, and provide other ecosystem services. Despite these benefits, tree crops as agroforestry systems are not widely established in the region. Identifying marginal land that is more suitable for tree crops over row crops can h… Show more
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