scholarly journals Awareness of and Application to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program By Cow—Calf Producers

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (01) ◽  
pp. 357-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Obubuafo ◽  
Jeffrey Gillespie ◽  
Krishna Paudel ◽  
Seon-Ae Kim
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Bivariate Probit Model ◽  
Practice Adoption ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation Service ◽  
Beef Producers ◽  
Environmental Quality Incentives Program

This study uses a bivariate probit model with partial observability to examine Louisiana beef producers' awareness of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and how awareness translates to application to the program. Results indicate that awareness of and application to the EQIP depend on portion of income derived from off-farm sources, extent of previous best management practice adoption at one's own expense, household income, farmed land that is highly erodible, contact with Natural Resource Conservation Service and extension service personnel, and producer age.

scholarly journals Cranberry Best Management Practice Adoption and Conservation Farm Planning in Massachusetts

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn J. DeMoranville
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Current Conservation ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation Service

In Massachusetts, cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) bogs were historically developed in existing wetlands and new plantings are now established in mineral soils that are converted into constructed wetlands. To streamline the interaction between cranberry farming and wetlands protection, the state has defined “normal agricultural practices” that are exempt from wetlands regulations under certain circumstances. As part of that process and to qualify for the exemption, farmers are required to have a conservation farm plan and demonstrate the use of best management practices (BMPs) on their farms. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Cranberry Experiment Station (UMass Cranberry Station) was engaged to bring together the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and cranberry industry representatives to define BMPs specific to cranberry farming practices. Initially, the documents were reviewed by scientists and regulators for soundness of science and rigor of environmental protection. A grower committee reviewed the proposed BMPs to determine if the BMPs could be implemented on real farms. The next stage of the project consisted of defining areas where more research was needed to formulate good BMPs. In particular, research projects were initiated to study nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition. This research has become the basis for nutrition BMPs, national cranberry nutrition guidelines, and standards used by NRCS for cranberry nutrient management plans. The cranberry BMP project has continued with a regular cycle of revision and additions based on grower-identified needs for horticultural and environmental guidance. This connection to the growers, along with the regulatory link, accounts for the widespread adoption of BMPs in the cranberry industry. Local NRCS estimates that 75% to 80% of Massachusetts cranberry growers have current conservation farm plans that include BMP implementation.

Determinants of agricultural best management practice adoption: Evidence from the literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 300-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.S. Prokopy ◽  
K. Floress ◽  
D. Klotthor-Weinkauf ◽  
A. Baumgart-Getz
Keyword(s):  
Management Practice ◽  
Best Management Practice ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Practice Adoption

scholarly journals Economic Impacts of Adoption of Best Management Practices by Crawfish Producers: The Role of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narayan P. Nyaupane ◽  
Jeffrey M. Gillespie ◽  
Krishna P. Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Land Tenancy ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Environmental Quality Incentives Program

This study investigates reasons for adoption of best management practices (BMP), crawfish farmers' participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and economic impacts of BMP adoption using data from a 2008 survey of crawfish producers. Most-cited reasons for BMP adoption are farmers' perceptions of increases in profit and long-run productivity. Land tenancy, education, double-cropping or crop rotation, and proximity to a stream influence EQIP participation. Perceptions of economic profits depend on the practices used. Participation in EQIP negatively impacts farmers' perceptions of profitability from adopting BMPs. The results underscore the importance of economic incentives in promoting BMP adoption.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing and Steps Leading to the Adoption of Best Management Practices by Louisiana Dairy Farmers

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (01) ◽  
pp. 203-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna P. Paudel ◽  
Wayne M. Gauthier ◽  
John V. Westra ◽  
Larry M. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Cost Share ◽  
Adoption Decision ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Natural Resource Conservation Service ◽  
The Impact

A logistic regression procedure was used to assess the impact of socioeconomic attributes on the best management practices (BMPs) adoption decision by Louisiana dairy farmers relative to cost-share and fixed incentive payments. Analysis of the steps in the BMP adoption decision process indicated visits between producers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture–Natural Resource Conservation Service significantly increase likelihood of BMP adoption. Producer willingness-to-pay results indicate that marginal increases in dairy BMP adoption and associated improvement in environmental quality require increased technical and financial assistance.

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