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College of Business: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

2017

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Crop Choice And Proximity To Ethanol Plants, Junpyo Park, Eric Thompson Apr 2017

Crop Choice And Proximity To Ethanol Plants, Junpyo Park, Eric Thompson

College of Business: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Taking into account local crop processors and livestock, we show transport costs have a substantial influence on land use decisions by farmers.

We utilize detailed GIS data sources which are commonly available rather than a special survey of agricultural producers.

Estimate how the proximity to local agricultural processors impacts crop choice.