Douce, G. Keith (author), Edwards, David M. (author), Musser, Wesley N. (author), Reece, Susan Y. (author), Varca,Philip E. (author), Wetzstein, Michael E. (author), and Musser: Associate professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Oregon State University, OR; Wetzstein: Assoicate professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia-Athens, GA; Reece: Graduate student, Department of Psychology, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia-Athens, GA; Varca: Former assistant professor, Department of Psychology, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia-Athens, GA; Edwards: Graduate research assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, TX; Douce: Extension entymologist, Department of Entymology, University of Georgia-Tifton, GA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 85 Document Number: C05398
AGRICOLA AGE 86929022, Extract: Georgia peanut farmers have adopted integrated pest management (IPM) on only a limited basis, although objective data indicate that IPM technology may be more efficient than conventional pest control strategies. Users and nonusers of IPM hold different views pertaining to the consequences of employing IPM. These beliefs influence its use. Educational programs on these beliefs should influence adoption and continued use of IPM. This article analyzes belief data pertaining to IPM among 192 Georgia peanut farmers and explores the relationship between beliefs about IPM and its adoption.
