Optimal Allocation and Scheduling of Irrigation Water for Cotton and Soybeans

Authors

M. J. Cochran, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
L. D. Parsch, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
J. M. Redfern, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
H. D. Scott, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

9-1-1985

Keywords

Cotton, soybeans, irrigation practices, scheduling, computer model, stochastic model

Abstract

This study evaluated alternative irrigation scheduling strategies for cotton and soybean production on Sharkey clay soils in southeast Arkansas. Strategies were ranked on the basis of two basic criteria: expected net revenue and risk efficiency. Risk efficiency was defined for different risk preferences using stochastic dominance techniques. Preferred strategies for cotton employed tensiometer thresholds between -.45 atm and -.75 atm. Risk efficient soybean irrigation strategies varied with the degree of risk aversion--more risk averse decision makers prefer strategies with lower thresholds.

Citation

Cochran, M. J.; Parsch, L. D.; Redfern, J. M.; and Scott, H. D.. 1985. Optimal Allocation and Scheduling of Irrigation Water for Cotton and Soybeans. Arkansas Water Resources Center, Fayetteville, AR. PUB 116. 60
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/awrctr/239

Report Number

PUB 116

Page

60