Profitability and Resource Allocation Among Cotton and Peanuts When Considering Planting and Harvest Timeliness

From: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics | Date: April 1, 2005| Author: Flanders, Archie; Gunter, Lewell F; Shurley, W Don; White, Fred C; Meeks, Timothy A | Copyright information

Harvest timeliness is a continual problem in the rotation of cotton and peanuts. Efficient allocation of land and labor resources during production of cotton and peanuts requires decisions be made on allocating resources throughout the growing season. Of particular concern is efficient allocation during planting and harvesting. Through economic analysis and linear programming optimization, planting and harvesting timeliness issues are addressed and compared with prevailing practices. Results ...

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