Cost efficiencies of large-scale integrated dairy production and waste management systems
Authors
Scott C. MatulichHoy F. Carman
Harold O. Carter
Authors Affiliations
Scott C. Matulich is Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Washington State University; Hoy F. Camnan is Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of California, Davis; Harold O. Carter is Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 32(3):8-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v032n03p8. March 1978.
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Abstract
Waste-management practices in Chino Basin dairies have sometimes been inconsistent with stringent environmental quality regulations. The impact of waste management on costs is examined by calculating costs for least-cost dairies excluding waste management.
Matulich S, Carman H, Carter H. 1978. Cost efficiencies of large-scale integrated dairy production and waste management systems. Hilgardia 32(3):8-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v032n03p8
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