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An evaluation of the economic impacts of reducing soil erosion and groundwater pollution in non-irrigated farming systems of northeastern Oregon

Creator:

Akinsanmi, Josiah Akinlayo

Abstract:

Increases in food demand, favorable commodity markets and drive towards increasing productivity at a greater economic efficiency have accelerated negative agricultural externalities, particularly erosion and water quality. The potential impact of these externalities on environmental quality and human health prompted an examination of current and potential production strategies on four...

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Dissertation

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GROUNDWATER POLLUTION IN NON-IRRIGATED FARMING SYSTEMS OF NORTHEASTERN OREGON. Increases in food demand
The economics of agricultural groundwater quality : effects of spatial and temporal variability on policy design

Creator:

Fleming, Ronald A.

Abstract:

Non-point agricultural contaminants, such as nitrogen, may lower groundwater quality and thereby impose health and environmental risks. The objective of this study is to evaluate tax policies to control agricultural pollutants in a spatially heterogeneous and dynamic setting. The focus of the study is non-point source nitrate contamination of groundwater...

Resource Type:

Dissertation