Rotational grazing has been promoted as a best management practice with environmental benefits and associated higher revenue. Its adoption rate has been relatively low. This study investigates the role of uncertainty in the adoption of rotational grazing with a cost-share by cattle producers....

Probit analyses were conducted for adoption of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and rotational grazing. Results show that more diversified farmers are more likely to adopt BMPs. Results for willingness to adopt rotational grazing show that higher bid offers would lead farmers to be more willing...

Contingent valuation survey was conducted to assess cattle producers' willingness to adopt rotational grazing. Both dichotomous and polychotomous formats were used. Analyses were conducted to assess the effect of the two formats on the adoption response. Limited evidence suggests that farmers...

This study uses a bivariate probit model with partial observability to examine Louisiana beef producers’ awareness of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and how awareness translates to application to the program. Results indicate that awareness of and application to the...

In summer, 2003, roughly half of Louisiana cattle producers had never heard of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Those who had heard of it and had applied for funds were more diversified, larger, and had contact with Natural Resources and Conservation Service personnel within the...