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Steady-State Solutions to Soil Salinity Optimization Problems

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  • Knapp, Kieth C.

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This paper is concerned with the profit-maximizing choice of water quantities given the choice of crop and water quality but taking into account the dynamics of salt accumulation over time. The optimization model formulated in this paper is based on a detailed representation of the salt transport process in soils but it assumes known or average rainfall levels. Optimal water quantities and soil salinities in steady state were calculated for navel oranges in two areas of California. Water applications sufficient to maintain maximum yields were found to be optimal in many cases.

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  • Knapp, Kieth C., 1985. "Steady-State Solutions to Soil Salinity Optimization Problems," 1985 Annual Meeting, August 4-7, Ames, Iowa 278632, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea85:278632
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278632
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    1. Oscar R. Burt & Ronald G. Cummings, 1977. "Natural Resource Management, the Steady State, and Approximately Optimal Decision Rules," Land Economics, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 53(1), pages 1-22.
    2. D. Yaron & A. Olian, 1973. "Application of Dynamic Programming in Markov Chains to the Evaluation of Water Quality in Irrigation," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 55(3), pages 467-471.
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