Diesel Fuel Consumption During Field Operations
- H. Mark Hanna (Iowa State University)
- Dana D. Schweitzer (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Direct energy expenses (diesel, gasoline, propane, electricity) total more than $1 billion annually for Iowa’s farmers. Farm management techniques such as adjusting tractor gear and throttle settings or reducing tillage depths can reduce diesel fuel consumption for row crop production. This study is being conducted over multiple years to measure the effects of energy management techniques on tractor fuel consumption during spring and fall field operations.
Keywords: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
How to Cite:
Hanna, H. M. & Schweitzer, D. D., (2014) “Diesel Fuel Consumption During Field Operations”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2013(1).
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