ISHS Acta Horticulturae 429: XIII International Symposium on Horticultural Economics
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF IPM ADOPTION FOR ORANGE PRODUCERS IN CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA |
| Authors: | J. Fernandez-Cornejo, S. Jans |
| Keywords: | Integrated Pest Management, Pesticides, Technology adoption |
| Abstract:
California and Florida are major orange producing states and account for more than 95 percent of U.S. orange production. This paper analyzes the impact of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on pesticide use, yields, and producer profits for orange growers in California and Florida. The paper uses a methodology which accounts for self selectivity and simultaneity and is theoretically consistent with a restricted profit function. Preliminary results indicate that no significant differences exist between IPM adopters and nonadopters when measuring yields, profits, and insecticide applications. However, nonadopters were substantially more likely to be engaged in off-farm labor activities than adopters, reflecting the intensive management needs of IPM and suggesting that off-farm work may be an important barrier to IPM adoption. | |
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