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Farmers, information, and nutrient management in the US Midwest

M. Houser, S.T. Marquart-Pyatt, R.C.H. Denny, A. Reimer and D. Stuart
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation May 2019, 74 (3) 269-280; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.74.3.269
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