Author : William D. McBride
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Book Synopsis The Profit Potential of Certified Organic Field Crop Production by : William D. McBride
Download or read book The Profit Potential of Certified Organic Field Crop Production written by William D. McBride and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organic crop acres in the United States more than doubled between 2002 and 2011 as acreage increased from 1.3 to over 3 million acres. While acreage for some major field crops increased substantially during this period, growth was more modest or had stalled for others. This study examines the profitability of corn, wheat, and soybean production using national survey data and finds that significant economic returns are possible from organic production of these crops. The main reason for higher per-bushel returns to organic production is the price premiums paid for organic crops. Despite potentially higher returns, the adoption of organic field crop production has been slow and is challenging due to such factors as achieving effective weed control and the processes involved with organic certification.