Photovoltaic applications definition and photovoltaic system definition study in the agricultural sector Task 1 report

Data gathered and organized on energy consumption in the U.S. agricultural sector are described. The following subjects are covered: energy use in U.S. crop production; energy consumption in livestock production; and fertilizer production energy requirements for agriculture. The following appendices are included: computerized data base on energy use in agriculture; annual energy used in crop production for the United States and Alabama (as a sample state); monthly energy used in crop production for Alabama; annual energy used in livestock production for Alabama; and monthly energy used in livestock production for Alabama. (MHR)