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Scheduling Inputs with Production Functions: Optimal Nitrogen Programs for Rice

Year: 1985

Type: article

Abstract: The problem of scheduling input applications can be examined by extending conventional production function analysis. Using appropriately designed agricultural experiments, it is possible to estimate production function parameters with alternative specifications for input timing (and amount). A study of nitrogen applications to rice is employed to illustrate scheduling via production functions. Alternative specifications and functional forms are simultaneously examined to determine the sensitivity of economic results to these factors. Sensitivity is found to be high, and this finding is hypothesized to be critical for other approaches to input scheduling as well.

Source: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics

DOI: 10.1017/s0081305200017179

Authors: Ronald C. Griffin, M. Edward Rister, John M. Montgomery, Fred T. Turner

Institution: Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2131467433