PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - John Saltiel TI - Controversy over CRP in Montana: Implications for the future DP - 1994 May 01 TA - Journal of Soil and Water Conservation PG - 284--288 VI - 49 IP - 3 4099 - http://www.jswconline.org/content/49/3/284.short 4100 - http://www.jswconline.org/content/49/3/284.full AB - Data show that the attitudes of agricultural producers in Montana towards CRP are shaped by both perceived benefits (less erosion) and perceived harm (community economy, weeds, and land rental availability). The belief that CRP would reduce soil loss was the most important factor associated with favoring the program, while the view that CRP would hurt local businesses was almost equally as strong in shaping opposition. However, after controlling for these perceived impact variables, crop producers were more likely to favor CRP than are livestock growers. Implications for the future of these lands is discussed.