Economic analysis of an areawide program for biological control of the alfalfa weevil
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A five-step, market-level economic analysis of a national biological control program for the alfalfa weevil reveals potential economic benefits of $2.2 billion for alfalfa producers and livestock products consumers. The model used for the study took into consideration previous data culled from USDA-APHIS surveys and analysis of previously used econometric models and program costs. Despite the obvious economic benefits, the discount rate and the duration of benefits are two critical aspects that need to be addressed.
Publication Name: American Journal of Alternative Agriculture
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0889-1893
Year: 1995
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Combining alternative and conventional systems for environmental gains
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Conservative incorporation of alternative cropping systems in agriculture results in improved yield with cleaner environment and sustained economic returns. Soil-conserving alternative methods in the study offers limited options of alternative crops, whereas all other alternative systems are better than or equivalent to the conventional systems. Advantages of expanded usage of conservation tillage described in farm bills passed in 1985 and 1990 in reducing soil erosion for all systems are discussed.
Publication Name: American Journal of Alternative Agriculture
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0889-1893
Year: 1995
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Trap cropping to manage the red sunflower seed weevil in oilseed sunflower
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Trap cropping is an effective method of controlling red sunflower seed weevils. While such pests are traditionally controlled using insecticides, trap cropping proved to be a much more environmentally-suitable alternative. In trap cropping, more than one crop is planted in a field, thereby lowering pest damage by diverting the pests away from the main crop. This system works because pests have peculiar preferences for specific plant types in their different growth stages.
Publication Name: American Journal of Alternative Agriculture
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0889-1893
Year: 1995
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