The diffusion of IPM techniques among fruit growers in the USA

This paper examines the diffusion paths of selected integrated pest managem ent (IPM) techniques for 24 fruit crops in nine states, forecasts when the adoption of IPM techniques will reach 75% of the fruit-bearing acres, and e xamines the determinants of the rate of diffusion. The adoption of IPM tech niques follows the logistic functional form and 75% adoption of most IPM te chniques will be reached before the year 2035, if current conditions prevai l. Differences in rates of adoption of IPM techniques can be accounted for by the type of crop, the region where the crop is grown, revenues per acre, and level of research investment.