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Fuel Consumption Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet for comparing fuel consumption based on row spacings and equipment size.
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The program can be used to determine the approximate amount of fuel used during a growing season in a high density compared to a conventional orchard, based on spraying, mowing, and brush chopping task requirements. A simple-to-use calculator version of the tool is available at eXtension.org.

Tara Baugher, Ph.D.
Former Extension Educator, Tree Fruit
Pennsylvania State University
Alex Leslie
Extension Ag Innovations Intern
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