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An Economic Analysis of Poultry Litter Use in Louisiana Cotton Production

Kenneth W. Paxton, Krishna P. Paudel, Eddie P. Millhollon and James L. Rabb


ABSTRACT

Poultry production in the state has been increasing in recent years. Increased production of poultry has increased the amount of poultry litter that must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Since poultry litter is a good source of nitrogen fertilizer, one option for disposal is utilization for crop production. Previous studies have examined the technical feasibility of using poultry litter in cotton production. This study uses budgetary analysis to examine the economics of poultry litter use in Louisiana cotton production. The analysis is based on three years of data from a study on poultry litter use in cotton production conducted at the Red River Research Station. Results of the study indicate that the use of poultry litter at the rate of two tons per acre within a delayed tillage system was the most profitable.





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