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Effects of Rice Quality on Profit-Maximizing Ratoon Crop Nitrogen Decisions

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  • Troy N. Thompson
  • M. Edward Rister
  • Warren R. Grant
  • Garry N. McCauley
  • Fred T. Turner
  • James W. Stansel
  • Arlen D. Klosterboer

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Optimal nitrogen rates for the ratoon crop are derived utilizing estimated production functions for rice grain quantity and quality. Field-level data for 464 ratoon rice-cropped fields representing more than 50,000 acres were collected in Texas during 1987 to 1989. Returns above variable costs (RAVCR) are calculated using both a non-quality-dependent rice price and a price based on grain quality factors. When considering quality, maximization of RAVCR requires lower nitrogen rates and realizes lower RAVCR per acre than are projected based on non-quality dependent prices. Results reinforce existing recommendations and cast doubt on decisions to exceed recommended rates.

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  • Troy N. Thompson & M. Edward Rister & Warren R. Grant & Garry N. McCauley & Fred T. Turner & James W. Stansel & Arlen D. Klosterboer, 1994. "Effects of Rice Quality on Profit-Maximizing Ratoon Crop Nitrogen Decisions," Review of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 16(2), pages 269-292.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:revage:v:16:y:1994:i:2:p:269-292.
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