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Abstract
Crop rotation systems are a
commonly used production practice
with primary benefits including the
suppression of soil pathogens and
crop pests as well as the reduction of
soil nutrient depletion. Realized
economic benefits are observed as
increased revenue resulting from
higher yields, or as reduced pesticide
or fertilization expenses. In some
instances, the inclusion of one crop
in a rotation system may impose
costs on another crop. A
rice/crawfish rotation is utilized as a
case study in this article to illustrate
this relationship and to present
implications for enterprise cost
assignment and land tenure
adjustments in situations where this
relationship might occur.