Shifts in Cropland Use in the North Central Region

Jerry A. Sharples and Rodney L. Walker

Journal of Agricultural Economics Research, 1974, vol. 26, issue 4, 6

Abstract: An empirical model accurately estimates row crop and extensive crop acreage in the North Central region. It shows (a) for each 1-acre increase in diversion, rcw crops decrease 0.62 acre and extensive crops decrease 0.12 acre, and (b) the annual shift to .row crops is diminishing.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Land Economics/Use (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1974
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