Semester of Graduation
Spring
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between conservation practices and insured acreage in U.S. agriculture using a fixed-effects model with a balanced panel dataset of 767 counties over 14 years (2010–2023). Results indicate that higher insured acreage correlates with increased conservation adoption, particularly through government programs that integrate risk management with sustainability efforts.
Key findings reveal that larger farms and those selecting higher coverage levels are more likely to participate in crop insurance, while conservation and forward contract participation complement rather than compete with insurance as risk management tools. The study highlights the importance of aligning conservation incentives with crop insurance programs to enhance both financial security and environmental sustainability. These findings support expanding conservation-linked insurance incentives and targeted financial assistance to ensure farm resilience and long-term land stewardship.
Date
4-23-2025
Recommended Citation
Acharya, Ranju, "The Influence of Conservation Adoption Practices on Crop Insurance Coverage" (2025). LSU Master's Theses. 6127.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/6127
Committee Chair
Naveen Adusumilli