Structural changes to consider in the valuation of boll weevil eradication programs Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • A review of cost benefit studies of boll weevil eradication programs identifies boll weevil-related yield and insecticide cost savings as the major elements. The widespread adoption of Bt cotton and increased incidence of late-season tarnished plants bugs have implications for the valuation of benefits of boll weevil eradication during and after implementation.

published proceedings

  • Proceedings of the 1999 Beltwide Cotton Conference, January, 1999, Orlando, Florida, USA

author list (cited authors)

  • Robinson, J., & Vergara, O

complete list of authors

  • Robinson, JRC||Vergara, O

publication date

  • December 1999