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Hemp Cultivation and Crop Diversification: Implications for Ecosystem Services in Kentucky

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the ecosystem benefits of expanding hemp cultivation by assessing its impact on crop diversity. Using scenario‐based simulations and fixed‐effect panel regressions with county‐level data in Kentucky, we find that increased hemp acreage tends to enhance crop diversity, improving water quality and bird diversity.
Yunsun Park, Seong D. Yun, Brandy E. Phipps, Tyler Mark, Craig Schluttenhofer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low Participation and Risk Reduction Potential of Supplemental Crop Insurance in the United States

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Federally subsidized crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm risk management, yet policies with the greatest share of participation only trigger indemnities after losses exceed 15%. Supplemental insurance was introduced to cover part of this deductible, but participation remains largely unchanged.
Francis Tsiboe, Hunter Biram, Amy Hagerman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impacts of Health and Environmental Information Nudges on Meat Choices: Where Does Goat Meat Fit?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Amidst a recent surge in US goat meat imports to meet growing demand, this study contributes to the meat demand literature by examining consumer preferences for goat meat, a relatively healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to other popular meats.
Binod Khanal, Sunil P. Dhoubhadel, Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr.   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Different Grasses Irrigated with Treated Mine Water

Grasses
Coal mining is known to have negative impacts on the environment, necessitating land rehabilitation after mining activities. Amongst the problems associated with coal mining is the accumulation of acid mine drainage characterized by large amounts of ...
Mziwanda Mangwane, Ignacio Casper Madakadze, Florence Veronica Nherera-Chokuda, Sikhalazo Dube, Mthunzi Mndela, Ngoako Letsoalo, Tlou Julius Tjelele   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance evaluation of three different grasses for use as willows in greywater treatment in semi-arid Ghana

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2020
The focus of this experimental study was to identify appropriate grass for use as willows for greywater treatment in constructed wetlands. Cymbopogon flexuosus (lemon grass), Pennisetum purpureum (elephant grass) and Andropogon gerardi (giant bluestem ...
M.G. Adonadaga, B.K.S. Takramah, B Ampadu, I Sackey   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protection Motivation Theory and Farmers' Participation in Futures Markets: Evidence From Germany

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines why German farmers show limited adoption of commodity futures contracts despite substantial price volatility, applying Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to understand the cognitive processes driving participation decisions in futures markets. Survey data from 303 German farmers collected in 2024 were analyzed using Partial
Hendrik Wever, Marius Michels, Oliver Musshoff   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cattle Preference in Warm-Season Grasses: Effects of Seasonal Growth, Leaf Morphology, and Leaf Anatomy

Grasses
Warm-season grasses are the main source of feed in tropical and subtropical beef cattle production systems. The objective was to assess cattle preference among three warm-season grasses and explore its relationship with forage yield and plant structural ...
Florencia Marcón, Elio L. Di Lorenzo, Myriam C. Peichoto, Carlos A. Acuña   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chlorophyll a fluorescence in evaluation of the effect of heavy metal soil contamination on perennial grasses.

PLoS ONE, 2014
Chlorophyll a fluorescence gives information about the plant physiological status due to its coupling to the photosynthetic electron transfer chain and to the further biochemical processes. Environmental stresses, which acts synergistically, disturbs the
Grzegorz Żurek, Krystyna Rybka, Marta Pogrzeba, Jacek Krzyżak, Kamil Prokopiuk   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of elephant grass for energy use

Journal of Biotechnology and Biodiversity, 2013
The high demand for fossil fuels, and the emission of greenhouse gases by the use of these fuels, make new studies are conducted in order to replace them with alternative sources of energy. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the feasibility of using elephant grass as an energy source, which is widely used in animal feed.
Paterlini, Ewerthon Mattos, Arantes, Marina Donária Chaves, Gonçalves, Fabrício Gomes, Vidaurre, Graziela Baptista, Bauer, Maristela de Oliveira, Moulin, Jordão Cabral, Paterlini, Ewerthon Mattos, Arantes, Marina Donária Chaves, Gonçalves, Fabricio Gomes, Vidaurre, Graziela Baptista, Bauer, Maristela de Oliveira, Moulin, Jordão Cabral   +11 more
openaire   +1 more source

Autonomous Machine Learning‐Based Classification and Arrangement of Submillimeter Objects Using a Capillary Force Gripper

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
This study presents an automated system integrating a capillary force gripper and machine learning‐based object detection for sorting and placing submillimeter objects. The system achieved stable and simultaneous manipulation of four object types, with an average task time of 86.0 seconds and a positioning error of 157 ± 84 µm, highlighting its ...
Satoshi Ando, Naoto Watanabe, Chihiro Sekine, Shogen Sekiguchi, Ohmi Fuchiwaki   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source