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The Role Of Soil Test Information In Reducing Groundwater Pollution

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Will nitrogen soil testing improve groundwater quality enough to decrease the demand for direct regulation? This question is addressed using a dynamic simulation model of irrigated agriculture in eastern Oregon. Results indicate that soil testing reduces applied nitrogen, increases farm profits and improves groundwater quality, but not enough to avoid regulation.

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  • Fleming, Ronald A., 1997. "The Role Of Soil Test Information In Reducing Groundwater Pollution," 1997 Annual meeting, July 27-30, Toronto, Canada 21031, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea97:21031
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.21031
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