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Growth And Survival Of Nebraska Panhandle Wheat Farms Under Selected Financial Conditions, Larry J. Held, Glenn A. Helmers

Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station

Simulation was used to analyze impact of land expansion alternatives, self-imposed borrowing limits, starting equity conditions, and land appreciation upon a firm concurrently seeking growth and survival over a projected 15-year period (1976-1990). An average-sized 960-acre (389 ha) Nebraska Panhandle wheat-fallow farm served as the representative firm. Standard production practices and technologies were used for computing costs. Machinery and operating costs were assumed to inflate five percent annually. Dryland wheat acreage was valued at $375 per acre ($926.63 per ha) in 1976 and was allowed to appreciate at an annual rate of four percent. A hypothetical series of three cyclical …

The Beef Delivery System: Optimal Plant Sizes, Locations And Product Flows, J. C. Hafer, J. G. Kendrick

Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station

The United States beef delivery system is composed of three stages: procurement, processing, and distribution. Minimization of costs associated with these stages can be accomplished best by identification of optimal plant sizes and locations. Research was directed toward an analytical approach that could be used to minimize total costs of the U.S. beef delivery system. This report will discuss the grid system used to divide the · United States into study units, describe features of the model used, discuss research results, and offer conclusions.

Farm, Ranch And Home Quarterly Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources, University Of Nebraska- Lincoln

Farm, Ranch and Home Quarterly

In this issue:

Facilities, Staff Benefit State......................... 2

Questions and Answers On Divorce....................... 3

Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet-Five Groups Aid in Wise Food Choices....................... 7

Enders Reservoir-Inflow Decline Poses Problem................ 8

Research Digest............................. 10

WEEDS-Identification Aids in Control ................... 12

1920-1980-60 Years of Tractor Testing ................... 14

Waste Recycling-A' Mountain' of Resources for Soil Improvement...................................... 18

Curriculum-Decision Making in Education........................ 22

New Directions in Research .............................. 24

Farm, Ranch And Home Quarterly Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources, University Of Nebraska- Lincoln

Farm, Ranch and Home Quarterly

In this issue:

IANR Energy Concerns..................... 2

Rust, Leaf Spot- Winter Wheat's Costly Foe..................... 3

The Swift Fox- An Endangered Species.................... 6

The Role of Women in Public Affairs..................... 8

Soybean Applicators- New Weapons Against Weeds................ 10

Close-up- Roller Herbicide Applicator................... 12

Research Digest.................. 14

Human Development and the Family- A Career to Touch All Ages, Areas of Family Life................... 16

Land Use- Nebraska's Changing Profile..................... 18

Energy Management- Best Weapons Against Rising Fuel Costs...................... 22

Farm, Ranch And Home Quarterly Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources, University Of Nebraska- Lincoln

Farm, Ranch and Home Quarterly

In this issue

: Market Center Proposed...................................... 2

Founder-Researchers Seek Baseline Information .......................... 3

Research Digest .......................................... 4

'Technical Assistance is Key In Food Production Development ......................... 6

Botulism-A Big Problem in a Small Package ........................ 8

Pen of Three-Youth Experience in Beef Production ...................................... 11

Applicators Tested for Soybean Herbicide Control ...................................... 12

Fuel Survey-Keeping Tabs on Energy Use ................... 14

Creativity in Young Children .............................. 16

Education Importance and Satisfaction- QUALITY OF LIFE................................ 18

Alexandria: A Study in Community Development .......................................... 22

Sb 545. Costs Of Distributing Dry·Bulk Fertilizer--Effects Of Plant Size, Plant Utilization, Use Density, And Method Of Delivery And Application, Dale G. Anderson, James Miller

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

1. About 1.8 million tons (1.6 million t) of fertilizer were applied by ~ ebraska farmers in 1978, an increase of nearly 800 percent over 1954 levels. Slightly more than one-third of recent usage was dry-bulk fertilizer.

2. Utilization of plant capacity was the most important of the cost factors analyzed. Even at capacity output, average fixed costs accounted for half to two-thirds of average total costs. Increasing plant output from 50 percent to 100 percent of capacity saved from $12.23 to $17.01 per ton ($13.48 to $18.75/t), depending on plant size and type of application/delivery system.

3. Economies of …