How Do Global Weather Patterns Influence Days Suitable for Fieldwork

Weather can play a significant role in a producer’s decision making process. However, the literature is void of research estimating the impact of weather patterns on days suitable for field work. The probability of having enough days available to do field work drives the machinery investment decisio...

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Main Authors: Mark, Tyler B., D'Antoni, Jeremy, Griffin, Terry
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Unknown 2014
Subjects:
Crop Production/Industries
Farm Management
Production Economics
Days Suitable for Fieldwork
Weather
El Nino
Random Effects
Panel Data
Arctic
Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.170272
https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/170272
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Summary:Weather can play a significant role in a producer’s decision making process. However, the literature is void of research estimating the impact of weather patterns on days suitable for field work. The probability of having enough days available to do field work drives the machinery investment decisions, timing of field operations, and optimal risk management strategies. This study shows that when either an El Nino or La Nina cycle are present then the days available decrease. The number of days that decrease is dependent upon the location of the state and the specific cycle present. This model also shows that Arctic Oscillation cycles, specifically a negative cycle, do not impact days available.

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