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Corn Acreage Intensification Levels in U.S. Corn Belt States

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  • Annan, Kenneth
  • Fausti, Scott W.
  • Van der Sluis, Evert
  • Kolady, Deepthi E.

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Crop rotations in the United States increasingly involve few crops dominated by corn frequently combined with soybeans. We assess factors tied to corn acreage intensification over the past two decades. Using state-level data of 11 U.S. Corn Belt states from 2000 to 2021, we applied a panel fixed effects instrumental variable modeling approach to investigate these linkages. Findings suggest Conservation Reserve Program acreage releases, crop prices, ethanol demand, farm size, productivity, and genetically modified varieties positively impact corn acreage intensity. These results imply crop planting decisions are complex and are not uniquely attributed to biofuel considerations.

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  • Annan, Kenneth & Fausti, Scott W. & Van der Sluis, Evert & Kolady, Deepthi E., 2024. "Corn Acreage Intensification Levels in U.S. Corn Belt States," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 56(3), pages 353-372, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:56:y:2024:i:3:p:353-372_1
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