Factor Loadings from Confirmatory Factor Analysis for Six Latent Perception Variables
| Perceived Outcome | Value Statement | Factor Loading |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | Perceived soil retention | |
| Soil erosion | 1.00 | |
| Nutrient runoff | 1.12 | |
| Perceived weed and pest pressure | ||
| Weed populations | 1.00 | |
| Insect populations | 0.75 | |
| Perceived biodiversity benefit | ||
| Populations of natural enemies of pests | 1.00 | |
| Pollinator populations | 1.66 | |
| Wildflower populations | 1.42 | |
| Agricultural productivity | Perceived yields | |
| Crop yields per cropped acre | 1.00 | |
| Crop yields for entire field | 1.64 | |
| Perceived pest management costs | ||
| Weed control costs per cropped acre | 1.00 | |
| Pest control costs per cropped acre | 0.77 | |
| Perceived farm management costs | ||
| Tillage costs per cropped acre | 1.00 | |
| Planting costs per cropped acre | 1.28 | |
| Total costs for entire field | 1.16 | |
| Time spent working field | 1.09 | |
| Harvest costs per cropped acre | 1.12 |