TY - JOUR T1 - Controversy over CRP in Montana: Implications for the future JF - Journal of Soil and Water Conservation SP - 284 LP - 288 VL - 49 IS - 3 AU - John Saltiel Y1 - 1994/05/01 UR - http://www.jswconline.org/content/49/3/284.abstract N2 - 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. ER -