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| Title: | Performance Results and Characteristics of Adopters of Genetically Engineered Soybeans in Delaware |
| Authors: | Bernard, John C.
Pesek, John D., Jr.
Fan, Chunbo |
| Issue Date: | 2004-10 |
| Abstract: | Genetically engineered (GE) soybeans first became available to farmers in 1996. Despite the common questions regarding any new crop technology, the new seeds were rapidly adopted. This study examines the characteristics of adopters, as well as yield and weed control cost changes, using survey results from Delaware farmers at the start of the 2000 season. Duration analysis reveals that earlier-adopting farmers had larger farms and tended to use computers for financial management, while regression analysis shows significantly lower weed control costs and, to a lesser extent, higher yields for GE soybeans. |
| URI: | http://purl.umn.edu/31258 |
| Institution/Association: | Agricultural and Resource Economics Review>Volume 33, Number 2, October 2004 |
| Total Pages: | 11 |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Issue : | Agricultural and Resource Economics Review |
| Journal Volume: | 33 |
| Journal Date: | October 2004 |
| From Page: | 282 |
| To Page: | 292 |
| Collections: | Volume 33, Number 2, October 2004
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