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Measuring the Effects of Weather on Agricultural Output: Procedures for Constructing Weather Indexes

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  • Shaw, Lawrence H.
  • Durost, Donald D.

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Excerpts from the report: In this study, the feasibility of constructing weather indexes on a comprehensive scale using a modification of Stallings' approach is investigated. For an empirical appraisal of the methodology of measuring yield variation due to weather, a pilot study of limited scope was undertaken. Eventually, it is hoped that weather indexes for yields and production of individual crops and of all crops can be developed. The indexes would be most useful if developed and kept up to date for farm production regions and the United States. Weather indexes for corn yields and production in Iowa from 1929 to 1960 were constructed using a plot data approach. State indexes were developed by aggregating weather indexes for individual Crop Reporting districts. The weather indexes were used in adjusting for the influence of weather the State and district actual yields per harvested acre and total production of corn. Variation in the adjusted yield series is an estimate of the effect of changes in technology.

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  • Shaw, Lawrence H. & Durost, Donald D., 1962. "Measuring the Effects of Weather on Agricultural Output: Procedures for Constructing Weather Indexes," Miscellaneous Publications 319998, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersmp:319998
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.319998
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    1. Durost, Donald D. & Barton, Glen T., 1960. "Changing Sources of Farm Output," Miscellaneous Publications 338960, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
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    1. Teigen, Lloyd D. & Singer, Florence, 1992. "Weather in U.S. Agriculture: Monthly Temperature and Precipitation by State and Farm Production Region, 1950-90," Statistical Bulletin 154763, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    2. Porter, Jane M., 1988. "Drought In The United States: A Short History," Staff Reports 278133, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    3. Mjelde, James W. & Hollinger, Steven E., 1987. "Development of Climate Indices for Application in Empirical Crop Production Studies," Staff Paper Series 257982, Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Economics.

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