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U.S. Agricultural Producer Perceptions of Climate Change

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  • Rejesus, Roderick M.
  • Mutuc-Hensley, Maria
  • Mitchell, Paul D.
  • Coble, Keith H.
  • Knight, Thomas O.

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This study examines U.S. crop producers’ perceptions of climate change, its effects on crop agriculture, and likely ways farmers would adapt to weather extremes. Based on a survey of crop producers in four states, we find that a significant proportion of farmers do not perceive that climate change has been scientifically proven and do not believe that it will adversely affect average crop yields and yield variability. Farmers are likely to diversify crops, buy crop insurance, modify lease arrangements, and exit farming in response to extreme weather caused by climate change.

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  • Rejesus, Roderick M. & Mutuc-Hensley, Maria & Mitchell, Paul D. & Coble, Keith H. & Knight, Thomas O., 2013. "U.S. Agricultural Producer Perceptions of Climate Change," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 45(4), pages 1-18, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:joaaec:157312
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.157312
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    Keywords

    Environmental Economics and Policy;

    JEL classification:

    • Q10 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - General
    • Q19 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Other
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming

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