THE VALUE OF INFORMATION FOR VARIABLE RATE NITROGEN APPLICATIONS: A COMPARISON OF SOIL TEST, TOPOGRAPHICAL, AND REMOTE SENSING INFORMATION

We explore the value of soil test, topographical, and remote sensing information for guiding variable rate fertilizer applications in corn. Results suggest combining topographical and remote sensing information is more valuable than conventional soil tests. Considered separately, topographical and remote sensing information is not always as valuable as soil tests.

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Year of publication:	2001
Authors:	Hurley, Terrance M. ; Kilian, Bernard ; Malzer, Gary L. ; Dikici, Huseyin
Institutions:	Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA
Keywords:	Crop Production/Industries

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series 2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL Number 20726
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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