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Consumer And Handler Reactions To Potential Country-Of-Origin Labeling Of Fresh Or Frozen Beef (Bulletin #878), Alvin Schupp, Jeffrey Gillespie
Consumer And Handler Reactions To Potential Country-Of-Origin Labeling Of Fresh Or Frozen Beef (Bulletin #878), Alvin Schupp, Jeffrey Gillespie
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
Imported fresh or frozen beef, along with other food products, is identified by country-of-origin as it enters the U.S. in bulk containers. This bulletin includes information and primary objectives on country-of-origin of fresh or frozen beef.
A Comparative Analysis Of The Evolution Of The Three Major U.S. Meat Industries: With Implications For The Future Direction Of The U.S Beef Industry (Bulletin #877), Jeffrey Gillespie, Christopher Davis, Aydin Basarir, Alvin Schupp
A Comparative Analysis Of The Evolution Of The Three Major U.S. Meat Industries: With Implications For The Future Direction Of The U.S Beef Industry (Bulletin #877), Jeffrey Gillespie, Christopher Davis, Aydin Basarir, Alvin Schupp
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
The objectives of this study are to: (1) use an appropriate model of structural change in agricultural industries to critically examine the evolutionary paths of the three major U.S. meat industries to date, and to (2) provide insight as to the future challenges faced by the beef industry in progressing toward a more efficient consumer-oriented industry.
The Impact Of Price And Yield Variability On Southeastern U.S. Catfish Producer Operations (Bulletin #876), Richard F. Kazmierczak Jr., Patricia Soto
The Impact Of Price And Yield Variability On Southeastern U.S. Catfish Producer Operations (Bulletin #876), Richard F. Kazmierczak Jr., Patricia Soto
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
This study empirically assessed the impact of stochastic price and yield variables on catfish producer profits within a risk-evaluation framework.
Runoff Losses Of Atrazine, Metribuzin, And Nutrients As Affected By Management Practices For Sugarcane (Bulletin #875), H. M. Selim, R. L. Bengtson, H. Zhu, R. Ricaud
Runoff Losses Of Atrazine, Metribuzin, And Nutrients As Affected By Management Practices For Sugarcane (Bulletin #875), H. M. Selim, R. L. Bengtson, H. Zhu, R. Ricaud
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
A primary objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effectiveness of selected pesticide management practices on the movement of atrazine and metribuzin in surface runoff from sugarcane fields in south Louisiana.
Industry Structure And Market Potential For Value-Added Wood Products In Northwest Louisiana (Bulletin #872), Richard P. Vlosky, N. Paul Chance
Industry Structure And Market Potential For Value-Added Wood Products In Northwest Louisiana (Bulletin #872), Richard P. Vlosky, N. Paul Chance
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
This bulletin explains how value-added secondary wood processing offers opportunities for increased profitability through higher margins and increased profits. It also includes information on how secondary manufacturers can generally increase prices to make up for lost profits when raw material costs rise.
A Timber Resource Assessment Of Northwest Louisiana (Bulletin #873), Richard P. Vlosky, N. Paul Chance
A Timber Resource Assessment Of Northwest Louisiana (Bulletin #873), Richard P. Vlosky, N. Paul Chance
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
This publication focuses on forest resources and implications for industry development in this region.
Economic Implications Of Forest Products Sector Industry Development In Northwest Louisiana (Bulletin #874), David W. Hughes, Richard P. Vlosky
Economic Implications Of Forest Products Sector Industry Development In Northwest Louisiana (Bulletin #874), David W. Hughes, Richard P. Vlosky
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
In this study, industry development opportunities specific to northwestern Louisiana were examined. This publication focuses on the economic impacts of forest products industry development in this region.
Evaluating The Social And Economic Factors Related To Successful Labor Force Development For The Value-Added Forest Products Industry In Northwestern Louisiana (Bulletin #871), Pamela A. Monroe, Lydia B. Blalock, Richard P. Vlosky
Evaluating The Social And Economic Factors Related To Successful Labor Force Development For The Value-Added Forest Products Industry In Northwestern Louisiana (Bulletin #871), Pamela A. Monroe, Lydia B. Blalock, Richard P. Vlosky
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
This bulletin explains the goal to develop the secondary forest products industry while adding value to existing resources, creating employment opportunities with transferable skills and maintaining the stewardship of renewable resources in rural communities.
Adoption Of Best Management Practices By Louisiana Rice Producers(Research Report# 107), Michael E. Salassi, Marisa L. Zansler
Adoption Of Best Management Practices By Louisiana Rice Producers(Research Report# 107), Michael E. Salassi, Marisa L. Zansler
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
The results presented in this publication indicate that efforts to educate producers about nonpoint source pollution and recommended practices to minimize it can be effective in encouraging producers to adopt best management practices, whether those educational efforts are through dissemination of information at producer meetings or other outlets.
The Contribution Of The Pet Turtle Industry To The Louisiana Economy (Research Report #108), David W. Hughes
The Contribution Of The Pet Turtle Industry To The Louisiana Economy (Research Report #108), David W. Hughes
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
This study examined the impact of the Louisiana pet turtle industry on the state economy by using a modified version of an input-output (I-O) model constructed with the Impact Analysis Planning (IMPLAN) model building system.
Aflatoxin Production In Corn By Aspergillus Flavus Relative To Inoculation, Planting Date, And Harvest Moisture In Louisiana (Research Report #102), K. M. Tubajika, H. J. Mascagni Jr., K. E. Damann, J. S. Russin
Aflatoxin Production In Corn By Aspergillus Flavus Relative To Inoculation, Planting Date, And Harvest Moisture In Louisiana (Research Report #102), K. M. Tubajika, H. J. Mascagni Jr., K. E. Damann, J. S. Russin
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
Contamination of food and feed grains by aflatoxins is a problem throughout the world. Corn produced in the southeastern United States has higher levels of aflatoxin than corn produced in the Corn Belt of the Midwest.
Exporting Louisiana Soybeans Into Matamoros Mexico Versus Direct Sale At Harvest In Louisiana(Research Report # 106), Wayne M. Gauthier, Kurt M. Guidry
Exporting Louisiana Soybeans Into Matamoros Mexico Versus Direct Sale At Harvest In Louisiana(Research Report # 106), Wayne M. Gauthier, Kurt M. Guidry
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
Producers continually search for alternative marketing outlets that offer the potential for superior financial returns. This study analyzed whether Louisiana soybean farmers could net increased profits by barging soybeans into Matamoros, Mexico, instead of selling them at harvest to local elevators.
Finding Solutions To Conflicts Between Agriculture Finding Solutions To Conflicts Between Agriculture And The Environment And The Environment (Research Report# 104), Richard F. Kazmierczak Jr., David W. Hughes
Finding Solutions To Conflicts Between Agriculture Finding Solutions To Conflicts Between Agriculture And The Environment And The Environment (Research Report# 104), Richard F. Kazmierczak Jr., David W. Hughes
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
Various policy instruments have been used in an attempt to encourage stability in the agricultural sector while simultaneously mitigating the aggregate negative externalities of intensive production. This increasingly visible involvement of agriculture in environmental disputes has driven a search for alternative ways of resolving conflicts between agricultural and environmental concerns, which is discussed in this publication.
Beef Handlers And A Mandatory Country-Of-Origin Beef Handlers And A Mandatory Country-Of-Origin Labeling Requirement Labeling Requirement (Research Report #105), Alvin Schupp, Jeffrey Gillespie
Beef Handlers And A Mandatory Country-Of-Origin Beef Handlers And A Mandatory Country-Of-Origin Labeling Requirement Labeling Requirement (Research Report #105), Alvin Schupp, Jeffrey Gillespie
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
Beef handlers (processors, wholesalers, meat markets, grocery stores and restaurants) are entrepreneurs who will make changes in their operations if they feel these changes will increase profits. This survey of beef handlers reveals the recognition at all levels of the beef marketing channel of the buyers’ need to know about the product they are considering for purchase.
Costs Of Precision Grading Sugarcane Fields To Increase Production(Research Report#109), M. E. Salassi
Costs Of Precision Grading Sugarcane Fields To Increase Production(Research Report#109), M. E. Salassi
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
This report presents cost estimates of precision grading sugarcane fields for which the sugarcane producer purchases the laser-leveling and dirt-moving equipment and performs the work with farm labor. Both variable and fixed costs associated with precision grading are estimated on a per hour of operation basis as well as costs per acre and per cubic yard of dirt moved.
Technical Efficiency Of Beef Cattle Producers In Louisiana (Research Report#103), Anna Rakipova, Jeffrey Gillespie
Technical Efficiency Of Beef Cattle Producers In Louisiana (Research Report#103), Anna Rakipova, Jeffrey Gillespie
LSU AgCenter Research Reports
The objective of this study was to examine the technical efficiency of beef cattle producers from across Louisiana and to determine the types of producers and practices that are associated with technically efficient farms. Sixty-two producers were surveyed in Fall 1998 at LSU AgCenter Extension parish offices.
Gumbo Yearbook, Class Of 2000, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Gumbo Yearbook, Class Of 2000, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Gumbo Yearbook
The Gumbo yearbook chronicles the entire academic year at LSU. In words and especially photos, the Gumbo shows the people, places, and events that make each year unique. In addition to formal portraits of schools and departments, the book contains hundreds of snapshots of students with their friends and dozens of pages showcasing organizations.
Granular Activated Carbons From Agricultural By-Products: Preparation, Properties, And Application In Cane Sugar Refining (Bulletin #869), Mohamed Ahmedna, Wayne E. Marshall, Ramu M. Rao
Granular Activated Carbons From Agricultural By-Products: Preparation, Properties, And Application In Cane Sugar Refining (Bulletin #869), Mohamed Ahmedna, Wayne E. Marshall, Ramu M. Rao
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
The objectives of this investigation were to convert select Louisiana agricultural by-products to GAC and to characterize these carbons in terms of those physical (surface area, pore structure) and chemical (surface charge, functional groups) properties directly related to adsorption of raw sugar colorants.
Lipase And Lipoxygenase Activity, Functionality, And Nutrient Losses In Rice Bran During Storage (Bulletin #870), Fatemeh Malekian, Ramu M. Rao, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Wayne E. Marshall, Marlene Windhauser, Mohammed Ahmedna
Lipase And Lipoxygenase Activity, Functionality, And Nutrient Losses In Rice Bran During Storage (Bulletin #870), Fatemeh Malekian, Ramu M. Rao, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Wayne E. Marshall, Marlene Windhauser, Mohammed Ahmedna
LSU AgCenter Bulletins
This bulletin includes information on the feasibility of using microwave heat to inactivate lipase and LOX, determine the optimum storage and packaging conditions with the fewest adverse effects on functionality, and to determine changes in functionality of rice bran as a result of heat treatment.