Improved climate forecast accuracy : implications for the aggregate sorghum supply curve /

(Jondaryan) and 18 in Texas, with and without SO information

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hill, Harvey S. J., 1960-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:(Jondaryan) and 18 in Texas, with and without SO information
all prices with knowledge of SO forecasts. In Jondaryan,
are developed assuming the producer does not have the SO
changes in both regions. In Texas, nitrogen use declined at
combination are identified for 19 sites, one in Australia
expected aggregate supply curves weighted by hectares for
for five prices and three SO events. From these site yields
For Jondaryan, the with knowledge curve shifts right of the
forecasts in their decision making. Biophysical simulation
knowledge and assuming the producer has SO knowledge. In
left of the without knowledge curve depending on the price.
models are used to simulate crop yields. The optimal input
modify their decisions by including long range climate
nitrogen use increased at the lower prices and remained the
Previous studies have shown sorghum yields are correlated
prices the two curves converge. Aggregated nitrogen use
same at higher prices.
Texas and Jondaryan are developed. Aggregated supply curves
Texas, the with SO knowledge supply curve shifts right or
the most promising tools for long range climate forecasting.
The Southern Oscillation (SO) phenomenon is currently one of
There is evidence long range climate forecasts have improved.
with SO events. This correlation may allow producers to
without knowledge curve at the lower prices. At the higher
Item Description:"Major subject: Agricultural Economics".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 196 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.