Factors Affecting Direct and Indirect Energy Use in U.S. Corn Production

Wesley Musser, Dayton Lambert and Stan G. Daberkow

No 21063, 2006 Annual meeting, July 23-26, Long Beach, CA from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: The recent volatility of energy prices has numerous policy implications for agriculture. A better understanding of the factors associated with energy consumption as related to crop production management decisions and technology use may provide insight about how producers might respond to program or market incentives targeting energy use in particular, and soil and water conservation in general. Adoption of minimum tillage could reduce erosion and improved fertilizer management practices could reduce nitrogen runoff. Energy costs may be reduced with adoption of reduced tillage technology, improved drying and irrigation systems, or more careful attention to the application and timing of fertilizers.

Keywords: Crop; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28
Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.21063

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