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Rancher Preferences for Grassland Conservation Reserve Programs in the Northern U.S. Great Plains

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  • Kabir, Md Faizul
  • Dennis, Elliott
  • Banerjee, Simanti
  • Meredith, Gwendwr
  • Pape, Timothy
  • Stephenson, Mitch
  • Allen, Craig
  • Sandahl, David

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This study uses a discrete choice experiment to examine how ranchers in the Northern Great Plains respond to features of the Grassland CRP. We find that ranchers prefer higher payments and cost-share, shorter contract lengths, and flexibility. Ranchers value contracts that allow winter grazing and resist mandatory rotational grazing. Willingness-to-accept estimates show that ranchers require $6.47/acre for rotational grazing and $8.19 for longer contracts but would forgo $7.81, $11.77, and $7.84 per acre for cost-share, winter grazing, and flexibility, respectively. Preference heterogeneity is most evident for grazing-related practices and cost share. Nearly 69% of non-participants are unaware of the Program and perceive that payment and cost-share are more important than other contract features. Participation could be improved through flexible contract design, enhanced outreach, and financial incentives.

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  • Kabir, Md Faizul & Dennis, Elliott & Banerjee, Simanti & Meredith, Gwendwr & Pape, Timothy & Stephenson, Mitch & Allen, Craig & Sandahl, David, 2025. "Rancher Preferences for Grassland Conservation Reserve Programs in the Northern U.S. Great Plains," 2025 AAEA & WAEA Joint Annual Meeting, July 27-29, 2025, Denver, CO 361175, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea25:361175
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.361175
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