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| Dudek, Daniel J.; Horner, Gerald L.; English, Marshall J.. |
| Scientific irrigation scheduling is a technique for systematically determining the proper date and quantity of each irrigation in individual fields. This technique is presently being used by government agencies and private companies in the Western United States to assist farmers in planning irrigations. This paper presents the results of a case study of the regional economic effects of scheduling the A & B District in Idaho. The analysis indicated that substantial reductions in total water use resulted from implementation of the service. However, the acreage of scheduled irrigation actively was found to be sensitive to the cost of the service and the cost of irrigation water. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Farm Management. |
| Ano: 1981 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32586 |
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| Adams, Richard M.; McCarl, Bruce A.; Dudek, Daniel J.; Glyer, J. David. |
| Global climate change from increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide and other trace gases is an issue of international concern. Adverse climate conditions are expected to reduce crop yields and alter the demand for and supply of water. These potential adjustments imply economic costs to agriculture and its constituents. This paper explores possible economic implications for U.S. agriculture, with particular reference to the West. Results from a series of spatial equilibrium model analyses suggest that climate change is not a food security issue for the United States. However, regional adjustments in agricultural production and associated resource use are expected. This implies additional pressure in rural communities. Environmental quality reductions are... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Environmental Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 1988 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32124 |
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| Wilson, James M.; Dudek, Daniel J.. |
| Local area governments have experienced increasingly stringent budget constraints in recent years. Innovations in service delivery provide one avenue for increasing the effectiveness of resource allocations. This paper explores the potential savings available from regionalizing emergency medical service provision. A mixed integer programming model incorporating peak demand considerations is used to minimize service cost given a desired maximum response time. Changes in the weighted average response time measure the quality degradation required to attain the savings from cooperative provision. The results indicate that the benefits are substantial but that distribution of these gains is a possible barrier to implementation. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Health Economics and Policy; Public Economics. |
| Ano: 1985 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/28954 |
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