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The Effect Of Biotechnology And Biofuels On U.S. Corn Belt Cropping Systems., Scott Fausti, Evert Van Der Sluis, Bahir Qasmi, Jonathan Lundgren
The Effect Of Biotechnology And Biofuels On U.S. Corn Belt Cropping Systems., Scott Fausti, Evert Van Der Sluis, Bahir Qasmi, Jonathan Lundgren
Economics Staff Paper Series
The effects of transgenic crop and federal biofuel policy on state-level cropping patterns in the Corn Belt region are investigated (2000-2012). The literature links the expansion of corn acreage to the supplanting of small grain and hay acreage in this region. Empirical evidence generated by a random intercept model with fixed effects indicates that the intensification of corn acres planted was positively impacted by biotech advancements in energy and agriculture. This suggests producers are moving away from diverse cropping patterns and the rotational practices associated with a diverse crop planting strategy. However, the empirical evidence suggests that the effects of …
Biotechnology -- Some Implications Of Its Use In Agriculture, Evert Van Der Sluis
Biotechnology -- Some Implications Of Its Use In Agriculture, Evert Van Der Sluis
Economics Commentator
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Biotechnology -- Some Implications Of Its Use In Agriculture, Evert Van Der Sluis
Biotechnology -- Some Implications Of Its Use In Agriculture, Evert Van Der Sluis
Economics Commentator
No abstract provided.
Selected Economic Implications And Policy Aspects Of Agricultural Biotechnology, Evert Van Der Sluis, Matthew Diersen, Thomas Dobbs
Selected Economic Implications And Policy Aspects Of Agricultural Biotechnology, Evert Van Der Sluis, Matthew Diersen, Thomas Dobbs
Economics Staff Paper Series
The paper provides an overview of the types of economic costs, benefits, and risks involved with agricultural biotechnology at the farm level, at the market level, and for the farm and food system as a whole. Both advantages and disadvantages of agricultural biotechnology are discussed. Among the drivers of the US domestic and international consumer demand for transgenic crop products discussed in the paper are environmental and food safety concerns. A comparison is made between a 'science-based' regulatory framework and a policy based on the precautionary principle. The authors argue that open dialogue is needed for achieving improved public understanding …