SUSAG Abstracts Prepared by students in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

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This collection of abstracts provides a point of entry into the literature about sustainable agriculture. It was prepared by the students and teaching staff of CSS 190 (Sustainable Agriculture). Comments, suggestions, or questions should be addressed to Gary W. Fick.

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• Ahmed, M., M. P. Bimbao, and R.C. Sevilleja. 1992. The economics of rice-fish in Asian mixed farming systems: a case study of the Philippines. p. 207-216. In Z.R. dela Cruz, C. Lightfoot, B.A. Costa-Pierce, V.R. Carangal, and M.P. Bimabao (ed.) Proc. 24th Rice-Fish Res. and Develop. Conf., Int. Center for Living Aquatic Resour. Manag. (ICLARM), Manila, the Philippines.
• Aldwell, C.R. 1997. Hydrogeology and sustainable agriculture. Environ. Geol. 32: 93-99.
• Alegre, J.C., and D.K. Cassel. 1996. Dynamics of soil physical properties under alternative systems to slash-and-burn. Agric. Ecosys. Environ. 58:39-48.
• Allaby, M., and F. Allen. 1974. Getting to know organic farmers. p.151-159. In M. Allaby and F. Allen. Robots behind the plow: modern farming and the need for an organic alternative. Rodale Press, Emmanus, PA.
• Allen, P., D. Van Dusen, J. Lundy, and S. Gliessman. 1991. Integrating social, environmental, and economic issues in sustainable agriculture. Am. J. Altern. Agric. 6:34-39.
• Alward, Richard D., J.K. Detling, D.G. Milchunas. 1999. Grassland vegetation changes and nocturnal global warming. Science 283:229-231.
• Andow, D.A. 1983. The effect of plant diversity on insect populations. p. 1-41. In Plant diversity and insect populations: Interactions among beans, weeds and insects. Ph.D. dissertation. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
• Andrews, D.J., and A.H. Kassam. 1976. The importance of multiple cropping in increasing world food supplies. p. 1-11. In R.I. Papendick et al. (ed.) Multiple cropping. ASA Special Publ. 27, Am. Soc. Agron., Madison, WI.
• Apantaku, O.S. 1999. Indigenous technical knowledge and use of forest plant products for sustainable control of crop pests in Ogun State, Nigeria. J. Sust. Agric.14(2/3):5-13.
• Assadian, N.W., L. Esparaza, L. Fenn, A. Ali, S. Miyamoto, U. Figueroa, and A. Warrick. 1998. Spatial variability of heavy metals in irrigated alfalfa fields in the upper Rio Grande River Basin. Agric. Water Manag. 36:141-156.

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• Babu, S.C., and Evance Chapasuka. 1997. Mitigating the effects of drought through Food Security and Nutrition Monitoring: Lessons from Malawi. The United Nations Univ. Food and Nutri. Bull. 18(1):71-81.
• Banker, B.C., H.K. Kludze, D.P. Alford, R.D. DeLaune, C.W. Lindau. 1995. Methane sources and sinks in paddy rice soils: relationship to emissions. Agric. Ecosys. Environ. 53:243-251.
• Bao, Jingji C. 1993. Hydroponic crops no longer a dream. Beijing Rev. 36:25-26.
• Barton, Joanne, and Miles Dracup. 2000. Genetically modified crops and the environment. Agron. J. 92:797-801.
• Batchelor, Charles. 1998. Growing in importance: vegetable gardening in the south. Waterlines 17:2-4.
• Beach, Timothy, and N.P. Dunning. 1995. Ancient Maya terracing and modern conservation in the Peten rain forest of Guatemala. J. Soil Water Conserv. 50:138-145.
• Berry, Wendell. 1986. The body and the earth. p. 97-140. In Wendell Berry (ed.) The unsettling of America: culture and agriculture. Sierra Club Books, San Francisco, CA.
• Berry, Wendell. 1991. Living with the land. J. Soil Water Conserv. 46:390-393.
• Berry, Wendell. 1993. Conservation and local economy. p.3-18. In Wendell Berry. Sex, economy, freedom, and community. Pantheon Books, New York.
• Berry, Wendell. 1995. Conserving communities, p. 8-24. In Wendell Berry. Another turn of the crank: essays. Counterpoint, Washington, DC.
• Bird, E.A.R., G.L. Bultena, and J.C. Gardner. 1995. What is sustainable agriculture? p. 45-65. In J.C. Gardner, K. Jamtgard, and F. Kirschenmann. Planting the future: developing an agriculture that sustains land and community. Iowa State Univ. Press, Ames.
• Blanton, Todd. 2000. Operating a grass fed dairy. Small Farmers J. 24(3):33-34.
• Boddey, R.M., J.C. Sa, B.J. Alves, and S. Urquiaga. 1997. The contribution of biological nitrogen fixation for sustainable agriculture systems in the tropics. Soil Biology Biochem. 29:787-799.
• Boldt, P.E., S.S. Rosenthal, and Raghavan Srinivasan. 1998. Distribution of field bindweed in the USA. J. Prod. Agric. 11:377-381.
• Bongaarts, John. 1993. Working papers. p. 1-9. In Population growth and the food supply: conflicting perspectives. The Population Council, New York.
• Bongaarts, John. 1994. Can the growing human population feed itself? Sci. Am. 266:36-42.
• Bonti-Ankomah, Sam, and G. Fox. 1998. Hamburgers and rainforest - a review of issues and evidence. J. Agric. Environ. Ethics 10: 153-182.
• Boucher, D. H. 1986. High-input polyculture: an analysis of resource competition in agriculture. Field Crops Res. 14:105-115.
• Brady, N.C. 1996. Alternatives to slash and burn: a global imperative. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 58:3-11.
• Bray, Francesca. 1994. Agriculture for developing nations. Sci. Am. 271(1):30-37.
• Brummer, E.C. 1998. Diversity, stability, and sustainable American griculture. Agron. J. 90:1-2.
• Budiansky, S. 1992. Visions of nature. p.1-17. In S. Budiansky. The covenant with the wild --why animals chose domestication. William Morrow Co., Inc., New York.
• Buhler, D.D. 1996. Development of alternative weed management strategies. J. Prod. Agric. 9:501-505.
• Busscher, W.J., D.W. Reeves, R.A. Kochhann, P.J. Bauer, G.L. Mullins, W.M. Clapham, W.D. Kemper, and P.R. Galeran. 1996. Conservation farming in southern Brazil: using cover crops to decrease erosion and increase infiltration. J. Soil Water Conserv. 51:188-192.
• Buttel, F.H., O.F. Larson, G.W. Gillespie Jr. 1990. The new sociology of agriculture. II: The environment of agriculture. p.129-170. In The sociology of agriculture. Greenwood Press, New York.
• Buxton, D.R., I.C. Anderson, and A. Hallam. 1998. Intercropping sorghum into alfalfa and reed canarygrass to increase biomass yield. J. Prod. Agric. 11:481-486.
• Byerlee, D., and T. Husain. 1992. Introduction to major farming systems. p. 1-12. In D. Byerlee and T. Husain (ed.) Farming systems of Pakistan: diagnosing priorities for agricultural research. Vanguard Books, Lahore, Pakistan.
• Byers, R.A., C.C. Bahler, W.L. Stout, K.L. Leath, and L.D Hoffman. 1999. The establishment of alfalfa into different maize residues by conservation-tillage and its effect on insect infestation. Grass Forage Sci. 54:77-86.

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• Campbell, Andrew. 1991. Whole farm planning. p. 33-75. In Andrew Campbell (ed.) Planning for sustainable farming: the Potter Farmland Plan story. Lothian Publ. Co., Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• Campbell, Robert. 1996. Integrated farming: southern Chinese style. The Permaculture Edge. 15:4-8.
• Cheeke, P.R. 1993. Feed vs. food: Do livestock compete with humans for food resources? p. 65-77. In P.R. Cheeke. Impacts of livestock production on society - diet/health and the environment. Interstate Publ., Danville, IL.
• Chiun, Ming L. 1985. Impact of check dams on steep mountain channels in northeastern Taiwan. p. 540-548. In S.A. El-Swaify, W.C. Moldenhauer, and A. Lo (ed.) Soil erosion and conservation. Soil Conservation Society of America, Ankeny, Iowa.
• Christopherson, John, and Ed Smith. 1995. The Tahoe Landscape: a BMP education program. J. Soil Water Conserv. 50:272-274.
• Clancy, K.L. 1990. Agriculture and human health. p. 655-665. In C.A. Edwards and R. Lan (ed.) Sustainable agricultural systems. Soil Water Conserv. Soc., Ankeny, IA.
• Clark, A.E., P.E. Colucci, R.S. Gill, D.P. Stonehouse, S.F. Weise, and J.W. Wilton. 1996. The changing roles of pasture: an historical perspective. p. 11-18. In E.A. Clark, and R.P. Poincelot (ed.) The contribution of managed grasslands to sustainable agriculture in the Great Lakes Basin. Haworth Press, New York.
• Clark, M.S., W.R. Horwath, C. Shennan, and K.M. Scow. 1998. Changes in soil chemical properties resulting from organic and low-input farming practices. Agron. J. 90:662-671.
• Clark, Sean, Karen Klonsky, Peter Livingston, and Steve Temple. 1999. Crop-yield and economic comparisons of organic, low-input, and conventional farming systems in California=s Sacramento Valley. Am. J. Altern. Agric. 14:109-121.
• Comis, Don. 1989. Which is better? Alternative vs. conventional farming. Agric. Res. 37(10):4-7.
• Comis, Don. 1996. Green remediation: using plants to clean the soil. J. Soil Water Conserv. 51:184-187.
• Cooper, C.M., and W.M. Lipe. 1992. Water quality and agriculture: Mississippi experiences. J. Soil Water Conserv. 47:220-223.
• Corliss, Julie. 1991. Conserving cropland for the future. Agric. Res. 39(6):12-15.
• Corzine, R. 1997. The latest liquid gold. World Press Review. 44(9):31.
• Cox, W.J. 1997. Corn silage and grain yield responses to plant densities. J. Prod. Agric. 10: 405-409.
• Coy, Ruth, and Dennis Senft. 1990. In search of perfect plants. Agric. Res. 38(10):4-10.
• Crews, T., C. Mohler, and A. Power. 1991. Energetics and ecosystem integrity: The defining principles of sustainable agriculture. Am. J. Altern. Agric. 6:146-149.
• Crosson, P. 1989. What is alternative agriculture? Am. J. Altern. Agric. 4:28-34.
• Crouch, M.L. 1995. Biotechnology is not compatible with sustainable agri-culture. J. Agric. Environ. Ethics 8:98-111.

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• Dabney, S.M. 1998. Cover crop impacts on watershed hydrology. J. Soil Water Conserv. 53:207-213.
• Dahlberg, K.A. 1991. Sustainable agriculture -- fad or harbinger? BioScience 41:337-339.
• Dahlberg, K.A. 1999. Promoting sustainable food systems in the United States. p. 41-46. In Mustafa Koc (ed.) For hunger-proof cities. Int. Dev. Res. Cen., Ottawa, Canada.
• Dalrymple, D.G. 1971. Social and economic aspects. p. 37-59. In Survey of multiple cropping in less developed nations. Foreign Agric. Econ. Rep. No. 91, Econ. Res. Ser., U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC.
• Dasgupta, P.S. 1995. Population, poverty, and the local environment. Sci. Am. 272(2):40-46.
• Delleré, Robert. 1989. Land and food: the challenge of sustainable agriculture in the tropics. CTA, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
• Diamond, Jared. 1987. The worst mistake in the history of the human race. Discover 8(5):64-66.
• Dick, Warren, Harry Hoitink, and Weizheng Zhang. 1997. Study shows compost enhances disease resistance. Am. Nurseryman 185:8 [1 April].
• Dodds, John. 1994. Agricultural biotechnology for sustainable productivityBa USAID initiative for plant biotechnology in the developing world. p. 95-104. In June Fessenden MacDonald (ed.) Agricultural biotechnology and the public good. NABC, Ithaca, NY.
• Dou, Z., D.T. Galligan, R.D. Allshouse, J.D. Toth, C.F. Ramberg, Jr., and J.D. Ferguson. 2001. Manure sampling for nutrient analysis, variability and sampling efficacy. J. Environ. Qual. 30:1432-1437.
• Dover, John, Tim Sparks, Sue Clarke, Kay Gobbett, and Sarah Glossop. 2000. Linear features and butterflies--the importance of green lanes. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 80:227-242.
• Dufour, Darna L. 1990. Use of tropical rainforests by native Amazonians. Bioscience. 40: 652-659.
• Dunwell, J.M. 1999. Transgenic crops: the next generation, or an example of 2020 vision. Ann. Bot. 84: 269-277.
• Duram, L.A. 1999. Factors in organic farmers' decision making: diversity, challenge, and obstacles. Am. J. Altern. Agric. 14:1:2-9.
• Duvick, D.N. 1995. Biotechnology is compatible with sustainable agriculture. J. Agric. Environ. Ethics 8:112-125.
• Dzietror, Akrofi. 1984. Introduction, Literature review, Polyculture experiments with corn and dry beans, and Studies in intercropping sweet corn and drybeans. p. 1-10, 17-23, 101-147. In Dzietror, Akrofi. Studies in polyculture: yield, disease, and insect pest response in oat-wheat-barley mixtures and sweet corn-dry bean intercrops. Ph.D. Thesis. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

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• Eames-Sheavly, Marcia. 1993. The Three Sisters: exploring an Iroquois garden. Cornell Coop. Ext. Publ. 142LM15.
• Eghball, B., J.F. Power, J.E. Gilley, and J.W. Doran. 1997. Nutrient, carbon, and mass loss during composting of beef cattle feedlot manure. J. Environ. Quality 26:189-193.
• Ehrlich, Paul, and Anne Ehrlich. 1990. Overpopulation. p. 37-40. In Paul Ehrich and Anne Ehrlich. The population explosion. Simon and Schuster, New York.
• Elliott, L.F., and R.E. Wildung. 1992. What biotechnology means for soil and water conservation. J. Soil Water Conserv. 47:17-20.
• Ellis, D.R., K. Guillard, and R.G. Adams. 2000. Purslane as a living mulch in broccoli production. Am. J. of Altern. Agric. 15:50-59.
• Elmore, R.W. 1996. Our relationship with the ecosystem and its impact on sustainable agriculture. J. Prod. Agric. 9:42-45.
• Ervin, D.E., and D.T. Avery. 2001. Should pollution prevention and reduction be a focus of agricultural policy? p.154-173. In T.D. Goldfarb (ed.) Taking sides--clashing views on controversial environmental issues. 9th ed. McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, Guilford, CT.
• Erwin, D.E., C. F. Runge, E. Graffy, W. Anthony, S. Batie, P. Faeth, T. Penny, and T. Warman. 1998. Agriculture and the environment: a new strategic vision. Environment 40(6):8-15.
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• Ezumah H.C., F.O. Lucas, and F.O. Olasantan. 1994. Effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed control and performance of cassava and maize. Field Crops Res. 39:63-69.

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• Fairweather, J.R. 1999. Understanding how farmers choose between organic and conventional production: Results from New Zealand and policy implications. Agric. Human Values 16:51-63.
• Fernandes, E.C.M., A. Oktingati, and J. Maghembe. 1984. The Chagga homegardens: a multistoried agroforestry cropping system on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Agroforestry Systems 2:73-86.
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• Gan, Y.T., G.P. Lanford, and W.E. May. 2000. Grain yield and water use: Relative performance of winter vs. spring cereals in east-central Saskatchewan. Can. J. Plant Sci. 80:533-541.
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• Gips, Terry. 1987. Breaking the pesticide habit. p.32-36. In International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture., Newman Center, Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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• Halvorson, A.D., A.L. Black, J.M. Krupinsky, S.D. Merrill, B.J. Wienhold, and D.L. Tanaka. 2000. Spring wheat response to tillage system and nitrogen fertilization within a crop-fallow system. Agron. J. 92:288-294.
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• Kaeppler, H. F. 2000. Food safety of genetically modified crops. Agron. J. 92:793-797.
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