The Role of Farmer Heterogeneity in Nutrient Management: A Farm-Level Analysis

Hua Wang, Naveen Adusumilli, Daniel Fromme and Keith Shannon

Journal of Applied Farm Economics, vol. 04, issue 01

Abstract: Understanding farmer heterogeneity regarding nutrient management decisions is crucial for the success of any nonpoint source pollution prevention programs. Data from a farm-level experiment of cover crops in corn production were used in the Stochastic Efficiency with Respect to a Function framework to examine preference for nitrogen strategies over a range of risk aversion levels. We show the highest net return and certainty equivalent to the consideration of N supplied by cover crops. The results provide insights into policy discussions about the level of conservation incentives and plans that offer solutions to mitigate nonpoint source pollution.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.346805

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