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Popp, Michael P.; Nalley, Lawton Lanier; Vickery, Gina B.. |
This study examines how the introduction of dedicated energy crops—switchgrass and forage sorghum—may affect Arkansas’ crop allocation decisions. The study captures crop production practices at the county or crop reporting district level. Results are in a static equilibrium framework and limited to a one-year ahead forecast. The model’s predictive success was evaluated by comparing 2007 model results with no energy crop production to actual acreages harvested. Switchgrass entered land use at approximately $25 and $35/dry ton in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Higher 2008 commodity prices for traditional crops caused lower switchgrass acreage peaks compared to 2007. Further, at higher biomass price levels—$45 to $55/dry ton depending on year and whether or not... |
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Land Economics/Use; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/53501 |
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