COST AND YIELD EFFECTS OF REDUCED TILLAGE SYSTEMS USED IN THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL GREAT PLAINS

Krista S. Reed and Merlin W. Wrickson

No 277592, Staff Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Growing concern about increased production costs has accelerated the search for alternative crop tillage methods. Depletion of soil resources further enhances interest in moderating land surface disturbance by reducing tillage intensity. This report brings together conclusions from research trials and farmer experiences regarding use of reduced tillage methods in the northern and central Great Plains. Results are not reported uniformly; however, production costs, crop yields and rotations, chemical use, machine use, weed control, and gross and net returns are compared. The importance of good management is emphasized especially while switching from one tillage method to another.

Keywords: Demand and Price Analysis; Productivity Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 47
Date: 1984-09
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.277592

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