Nitrogen in agricultural systems: Implications for conservation policy

Nitrogen Use in U.S. Agriculture: Implications and Management

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  Ribaudo, Marc ^a   Delgado, Jorge ^a   Hansen, LeRoy ^a   Livingston, Michael ^a   Mosheim, Roberto ^a   Williamson, James ^a  

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