ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT: LESSONS FROM THE PAST, DIRECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

This paper reviews the literature assessing the economic impacts of integrated pest management (IPM). Definitions of IPM are categorized as input- or outcome-oriented, and an outcome- oriented definition is recommended for public program assessment. The literature on economic impact assessment of IPM is divided according to focus on expected profit, profitability risk, environment, and health. Measuring diverse impacts on the environment and health poses a challenge, as does placing a value on those impacts. Evaluation of environment and health variables has been accomplished either by comparing individual attributes (multiple criteria approach) or else by constructing a weighted index (index approach), which may be measured in monetary or non- monetary terms. While partial budgeting represents an accepted measure of short-term expected profitability effects of IPM practices, the three other focal areas are much more costly and complicated to measure. For routine IPM project assessments, simple indicators of health and environmental impacts are needed that can be used to extrapolate upon valuation measures from prior, published studies.Crop Production/Industries,

Incentives to Supply Enhanced Ecosystem Services from Cropland

This paper examines the willingness of farmers to participate in hypothetical programs that would pay them to adopt cropping practices that enhance provision of ecosystem services from agriculture. A survey of 3,000 Michigan corn and soybean farmers elicited willingness to adopt four sets of cropping practices that reflected increasing levels of environmental stewardship. Acreage enrollments in the programs were modeled using hurdle models. The acreage that farmers would be willing to enroll depends chiefly on farm size and the perception of environmental improvements from the practices. For farms over 500 acres, the payment offered was also a significant inducement to acreage enrollment in all systems examined. This paper advances the literature on adoption of agro-environmental practices by developing a supply function for crop acreage managed for environmental stewardship. Like prior studies of environmental technology adoption in agriculture, we find that environmental attitudes and affiliations, age, education and current farming practices are influential. But we find that the low cost suppliers of environmental services are the largest farms. Agricultural policies based on payment for environmental services that aim for cost-effective environmental impact will likely achieve most of their impact from larger farms.Willingness to participate, willingness to accept, stated preference, supply response, ecosystem services, payment for environmental services, agricultural policy, agro-environmental policy, environmental policy, corn, soybean, Environmental Economics and Policy, Q18, Q51, Q57,

Why Farmers Opt Not to Enroll in Payment-for-Environmental-Services Programs

Payment-for-environmental-services (PES) programs are the focus of increasing attention globally. While existing PES programs can observe who participates and who does not, the reasons for nonparticipation can be opaque. Taking advantage of a unique stated preference data set that includes a follow-up question on conditions for participation, this study differentiates two types of non-participants, those deterred by insufficient payments, and those deterred by fundamental incompatibility with the farm operation. Survey weighted and spatially weighted probit models are applied to examine the determinants of farmers’ willingness to enroll in PES programs and their willingness to consider enrollment at the same or a high payment. Results suggest the decision to enroll relies more on farm benefit-cost factors, such as program payment, total land area and current farming practice, while the decision to consider enrolling depends more on farm and operator characteristics, such as environmental attitudes, soil traits, current government program enrollment or commitment to organic farming. Both decisions also show evidence of spatial dependence that suggest spill-over effects due to natural resources, interpersonal communication, or other socio-economic factors. These findings elucidate reasons for non-participation in PES programs and provide insights for future program design and targeting.Payment-for-environmental-services, agricultural policy, non-participation, working land, stated preference, spatial probit, Agricultural and Food Policy, Environmental Economics and Policy, Production Economics, Q18, Q51, Q57,

The Ursinus Weekly, December 12, 1960

ACES present dinner, four noted speakers • Beardwood Chem hears Dr. Szutka • Canterbury and Newman clubs hear priest talk • Lutheran Club to sing carols at Johnson home • PSEA members urged to pay yearly dues • Christmas service led by Chi Alpha • Alpha Phi Omega decorate campus • A moment\u27s pause for Christmas and the tradition of Emerald Farm • Ursinus\u27 Christmas spirit enhanced by caroling, parties, banquet, dance • ABC radio holds essay contest • YM-YWCA to conduct commission meetings • Editorial: Christmas • Holiday • The red and the black • Challenge of Dark Victory • Case study of an academic bum : Salinger once stayed at Ursinus • Intramural corner • Bearettes to play first game Feb. 7 • Bears defeat Juniata; Record stands at 2-3 • Ursinus Circle program highlights Xmas theme • Ursinus students visit court house offices • WSGA discuss women\u27s Christmas activities • Renaissance programs at Phila. Art Museum • English Club to discuss Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand on Jan. 9https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1329/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, April 10, 1961

Morita represents Ursinus at Peace Corps conference • Cressman, Nelson vie for YWCA prexy post • Dr. McClure\u27s portrait on exhibit in Library • Dr. Gilmer speaks to psych forum tonight in Pfahler • MSGA warns campus cut-ups; Pranks cause local discontent: Sandercock discusses townsfolk\u27s complaints; Activities Committee donates rec room funds • Ferrell, Sheese head slate of WAA officers • Four co-eds seek office as WSGA president • Five IRC members join in Model UN Assembly • Editorial: What the Weekly says • Ursinus in the past • From Bach to Dixie • Letters to the editor • Chapel commentary • Badminton girls undefeated sixth consecutive year • Winning season first for Mermaids since 1955 swimmers • Siebmen succumb; Drop two games • Morgan, Sermarini set field marks in losing cinder cause Wednesday • Brammal conducts tennis clinic here • European seminar has two openings • Spanish Club film tomorrow night • IIE lists Summer study openings • Sandberg recipient of two scholarships • Valley Forge band plays at Norristown concert • Alohahttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1338/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, April 10, 1961

Morita represents Ursinus at Peace Corps conference • Cressman, Nelson vie for YWCA prexy post • Dr. McClure\u27s portrait on exhibit in Library • Dr. Gilmer speaks to psych forum tonight in Pfahler • MSGA warns campus cut-ups; Pranks cause local discontent: Sandercock discusses townsfolk\u27s complaints; Activities Committee donates rec room funds • Ferrell, Sheese head slate of WAA officers • Four co-eds seek office as WSGA president • Five IRC members join in Model UN Assembly • Editorial: What the Weekly says • Ursinus in the past • From Bach to Dixie • Letters to the editor • Chapel commentary • Badminton girls undefeated sixth consecutive year • Winning season first for Mermaids since 1955 swimmers • Siebmen succumb; Drop two games • Morgan, Sermarini set field marks in losing cinder cause Wednesday • Brammal conducts tennis clinic here • European seminar has two openings • Spanish Club film tomorrow night • IIE lists Summer study openings • Sandberg recipient of two scholarships • Valley Forge band plays at Norristown concert • Alohahttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1338/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 22, 1961

Poli. sci prof enters politics; Wins race for GOP Burgess • Head cheerleaders named by U.C. Spirit Committee • Junior biology major crowned new Miss Montgomery County • Report says: Coeds feel WSGA coverage lacking • Officers presented, blazers awarded at WAA banquet • YWCA grants Holochuk, Kleinhoff two week camp scholarship funds • Sororities enjoy weekend at shore • Parents Day a reality; October 14 designated • Soph counselors chosen; Gladstone in command • Doctors Boswell, Tyson to retire; Served Ursinus over three decades • Editorial: Complaint dept; Parents Day • Ursinus in the past • Appraisal of the Lantern • Letters to the editor • Chapel commentary • Bear baseballers blow two games; Beat Moravian • Soundly tromped in last matches, racqueteers 3 & 5 • Cindermen sweep Valley, Mules; Finish season with even record • Spring election results reported before finalshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1343/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, March 13, 1961

U.N. official speaks on Africa • Aviation team to visit; Group on campus Mar. 22 • Two frosh girls complete Spring Festival court • Committee set up to plan first Parents Day • State Department seeks people for jobs • Mr. Barrie\u27s etchings chosen as Spring play • Listings for March job interviews are posted • Ursinus to host SPSEA convention on Sat., March 18 • WAA investigates insurance plan • Music fraternity invites three people to join • CAC to present second music night on March 18 • Archaeology & the Bible topic of Wed. Y program • Two one-act plays offered in Phila. • Four seniors accepted for teaching positions • Annual Weekly banquet to be held on Thursday • Business Club plans visit to Vic Chemical • Editorial: An unfortunate situation • Letters to the editor • Pleasure and the hedonists • Mistake of the misfits • Reviews: Senior show; Just how mad can you be? • Dryfoos elected to ASCD 1st team • Mermaids down Chestnut Hill • Alpha Phi Epsilon defeats South Hall 83-56 to capture intramural title • Girls downed by Beaver, beat West Chester gals • Chapel commentary • Greek gleaningshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1336/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1961

Women\u27s customs group set; Amendment adds two sophs • Placement Office names openings filled by seniors • Curtain Club play is roaring success • Duck departs: Life in dorm hard on Pierre\u27s nerves • TB expert speaks to pre-medders; Reckard presides • Vastine chem club leader; Eichel, Moyer also elected • 4,157 cigarette packs = 1 stereo; Murphy alone defeats Demas • French Club sees slides; Fran March \u2761-\u2762 head • Debaters in Pottstown; Discuss health insurance • Wise wins Varsity Club loan; Morgan honored at banquet • Thinclads third in Saturday MACs • Memorial fund instituted for Delta Pi brother • Editorial: Why John Birch?; Eichmann again • Ursinus in the past • Heckler\u27s Impromptones win Dixieland prize • Advantages of Ursinus College • Letters to the editor • Chapel commentary • Softballers split first four tilts • Williamson\u27s two blows lead way to 11-5 win over LaSalle • Sophomore third baseman fields, bats with major league finesse • Greek gleanings • Burgoon, Andrews name Jr. advisory committee • Young Republicans choose Lord for 1961 president • Tau Sig, Beta Sig, Apes release election results • Lacrosse team unbeaten; Swamps Temple girls, 10-3https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1342/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 15, 1961

Women\u27s customs group set; Amendment adds two sophs • Placement Office names openings filled by seniors • Curtain Club play is roaring success • Duck departs: Life in dorm hard on Pierre\u27s nerves • TB expert speaks to pre-medders; Reckard presides • Vastine chem club leader; Eichel, Moyer also elected • 4,157 cigarette packs = 1 stereo; Murphy alone defeats Demas • French Club sees slides; Fran March \u2761-\u2762 head • Debaters in Pottstown; Discuss health insurance • Wise wins Varsity Club loan; Morgan honored at banquet • Thinclads third in Saturday MACs • Memorial fund instituted for Delta Pi brother • Editorial: Why John Birch?; Eichmann again • Ursinus in the past • Heckler\u27s Impromptones win Dixieland prize • Advantages of Ursinus College • Letters to the editor • Chapel commentary • Softballers split first four tilts • Williamson\u27s two blows lead way to 11-5 win over LaSalle • Sophomore third baseman fields, bats with major league finesse • Greek gleanings • Burgoon, Andrews name Jr. advisory committee • Young Republicans choose Lord for 1961 president • Tau Sig, Beta Sig, Apes release election results • Lacrosse team unbeaten; Swamps Temple girls, 10-3https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1342/thumbnail.jp