Farmers are constantly trying to improve economic returns. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the potential yield benefits of cotton-corn rotations. None of these studies, however, addressed the issues of returns to the producer for performing these rotations. In other words, does the producer make any more money with rotations or would the producer receive higher returns planting continuous cotton? Interviews were also conducted with individual producers geographically dispersed throughout the Delta region of Mississippi. The producers interviewed suggested cotton lint yield increases ranging from 150-400 pounds per acre the first year following corn. This analysis allows comparison between base cotton yields and selection of break-even cotton and corn prices. By selecting a yield level and either a cotton or corn price, the break-even price of the other crop is easily determined. The results suggest that corn should be included in all rotations.
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