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Scheduling Inputs with Production Functions: Optimal Nitrogen Programs for Rice

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

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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.

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  • Griffin, Ronald C. & Rister, M. Edward & Montgomery, John M. & Turner, Fred T., 1985. "Scheduling Inputs with Production Functions: Optimal Nitrogen Programs for Rice," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 17(1), pages 159-168, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:17:y:1985:i:01:p:159-168_01
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    1. Mjelde, James W. & Capps, Oral, Jr. & Griffin, Ronald C., 1995. "Examination Of Alternative Heteroscedastic Error Structures Using Experimental Data," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 27(1), pages 1-15, July.
    2. Montgomery, John M. & Griffin, Ronald C. & Dahm, Fred P., 1986. "Comparing Random Profit From 'Optimal' Input Recommendations," 1986 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Reno, Nevada 278077, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    3. Charles E. French & Randall E. Westgren, 1986. "Working with other disciplines: The role of agricultural economists in interdisciplinary agribusiness research," Agribusiness, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 2(4), pages 491-500.
    4. Thompson, Troy N. & Knight, Thomas O. & Boren, Billy D., 1990. "Estimating The Value Of The 0/92 Reduced Planting Alternatives Of The 1985 Farm Bill For Farm Program Paticipants," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 22(2), pages 1-11, December.
    5. Buaha, Gabriel Toichoa & Apland, Jeffrey & Hicks, Dale, 1995. "A Regression Analysis Of The Effects Of Planting Date And Variety On Corn Yields In Minnesota," Staff Papers 13872, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics.

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