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U.S. Drought Monitor, August 7, 2012, Mark D. Svoboda
U.S. Drought Monitor, August 7, 2012, Mark D. Svoboda
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for August 7, 2012 (8/7/2012) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle.
Growing A Sustainable Portland Metropolitan Foodshed, Sheila Martin, Kathryn Doherty-Chapman, Robert Wise, Steve Foust, Kirsten Greene, Ellie Fiore, Ellen Wyoming, Clark Seavert, Rebecca Sullivan, Beth Emshoff, Anita Yap, Elise Scolnik, Bob Short
Growing A Sustainable Portland Metropolitan Foodshed, Sheila Martin, Kathryn Doherty-Chapman, Robert Wise, Steve Foust, Kirsten Greene, Ellie Fiore, Ellen Wyoming, Clark Seavert, Rebecca Sullivan, Beth Emshoff, Anita Yap, Elise Scolnik, Bob Short
Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Publications
Project Description and Objectives: Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provided funding for this study to examine key agricultural trends, identify producer needs and define strategies to strengthen the local food production system. The goals of the study are to: Define the Portland Metropolitan Foodshed; identify related agricultural and economic trends and develop a needs assessment based on input from producers and other stakeholders; assemble a regional toolkit of strategies to support evolution of a sustainable Portland Metropolitan Foodshed; work with the City of Damascus, Oregon to test the toolkit on a local level; Develop a research and educational …
Key Findings Of The Ntm-Impact Project, David Orden, John Beghin, Guy Henry
Key Findings Of The Ntm-Impact Project, David Orden, John Beghin, Guy Henry
Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications
This special issue of The World Economy presents research findings from the European Commission–funded project “Assessment of the impacts of non-tariff measures (NTM)—on the competitiveness of the EU and selected trade partners” (NTM-Impact). Directed toward the EU and its trade partners, the project’s first overall objective was to collect and analyze new data on NTMs for key and representative agri-food products. This involved three components: creating a large symmetric international database on the diverse types of governmental standards and regulations used to address food safety and quality issues, constructing measures of heterogeneity among these standards and regulations; and evaluating the …
The Trade And Welfare Impacts Of Australian Quarantine Policies: The Case Of Pigmeat, John C. Beghin, Mark Melatos
The Trade And Welfare Impacts Of Australian Quarantine Policies: The Case Of Pigmeat, John C. Beghin, Mark Melatos
Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications
We analyze the trade and welfare impact of quarantine measures imposed by Australia on imports of pigmeat. In particular, we account for changes to Australia’s pigmeat quarantine policy over time, including those changes related to the recent resolution of a WTO dispute between Australia and the European Union. Using a random utility model and applying it to corner solutions in import decisions, tariff equivalents (by major trading partner) are estimated for the different pigmeat quarantine regimes implemented by Australia during the period 1988-2009. The welfare impact on consumers, producers, and foreign exporters is computed using a partial equilibrium model calibrated …
U.S. Drought Monitor, July 31, 2012, Mark D. Svoboda
U.S. Drought Monitor, July 31, 2012, Mark D. Svoboda
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for July 31, 2012 (7/31/12) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle.
Sp740-A Good Agricultural Practices Series: Testing Water For Fruit And Vegetable Production, Susannah Amundson, Grant Mccarty, Faith Critzer, Annette Wszelaki
Sp740-A Good Agricultural Practices Series: Testing Water For Fruit And Vegetable Production, Susannah Amundson, Grant Mccarty, Faith Critzer, Annette Wszelaki
Commercial Horticulture
No abstract provided.
U.S. Drought Monitor, July 10, 2012
U.S. Drought Monitor, July 10, 2012
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for July 10, 2012 (7/10/12) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans.
Farming Alone? What’S Up With The ‘‘C’’ In Community Supported Agriculture, Antoinette Pole, Margaret Gray
Farming Alone? What’S Up With The ‘‘C’’ In Community Supported Agriculture, Antoinette Pole, Margaret Gray
Department of Political Science and Law Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
This study reconsiders the purported benefits of community found in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Using an online survey of members who belong to CSAs in New York, between November and December 2010, we assess members’ reasons for joining a CSA, and their perceptions of community within their CSA and beyond. A total of 565 CSA members responded to the survey. Results show an overwhelming majority of members joined their CSA for fresh, local, organic produce, while few respondents joined their CSA to build community, meet like-minded individuals or share financial risk with farmers. Members reported that they do not derive …
U.S. Drought Monitor, July 3, 2012
U.S. Drought Monitor, July 3, 2012
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for July 3, 2012 (7/3/12) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans.
Protectionism Indices For Non-Tariff Measures: An Application To Maximum Residue Levels, Yuan Li, John C. Beghin
Protectionism Indices For Non-Tariff Measures: An Application To Maximum Residue Levels, Yuan Li, John C. Beghin
Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications
We propose aggregation indices of Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) to quantify their protectionism relative to international standards. We apply the indices to national Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) regulations affecting agricultural and food trade and using a science-based criteria embodied in Codex Alimentarius international standards. The approach links two streams of the NTM literature, one concerned with the aggregation of various NTMs into operational indices for econometric and modeling purposes, and the other attempting to evaluate the protectionism of NTMs. The data used in the application come from a large international dataset on veterinary and pesticide MRLs and CODEX MRL standards for …
2012 Kentucky Healthcare Market Report, Alison Davis
2012 Kentucky Healthcare Market Report, Alison Davis
Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky Reports
No abstract provided.
Department Of Economics Publication List 2011, Penny Stover
Department Of Economics Publication List 2011, Penny Stover
Economics Pamphlet Series
This compilation lists published works authored by Department of Economics faculty members and other staff working on projects funded through the Department of Economics. Publications resulting from their research and academic activities are indexed by author at the end of the pamphlet for easy access by the public. The articles were published between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.
Pb1802 A Farmer's Guide To A Pick-Your-Own Operation, Megan L. Bruch, Matthew D. Ernst
Pb1802 A Farmer's Guide To A Pick-Your-Own Operation, Megan L. Bruch, Matthew D. Ernst
Marketing, Finances and Value-Added Agriculture
No abstract provided.
Considerations When Marketing Commodities Far Ahead Of Harvest, Matthew Diersen, Scott W. Fausti, Emmanuel Opoku
Considerations When Marketing Commodities Far Ahead Of Harvest, Matthew Diersen, Scott W. Fausti, Emmanuel Opoku
Economics Pamphlet Series
Crop and livestock producers face a complex challenge when marketing. High commodity prices give a strong incentive to sell, price, or protect revenue far ahead of the traditional cash sale date. However, high and volatile input costs such as rent, fertilizer and feed work against locking in a profit. What follows is a general overview of preliminary material for a series of workshops and programming. The outline of the document and workshops is similar. At the beginning of the workshops (or components) we ask a series of questions of participants. We provide the general format of those here. Then we …
Minimum Tillage Corn Trial, Heather Darby, Jeff Sanders, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Erica Cummings
Minimum Tillage Corn Trial, Heather Darby, Jeff Sanders, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Erica Cummings
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
No abstract provided.
Organic Spring Wheat Seeding Rate Trial Report, Heather Darby, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Organic Spring Wheat Seeding Rate Trial Report, Heather Darby, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Throughout Vermont and the Northeast, the demand for local organically grown wheat continues to rise. Due to this demand, there has been a renewed interest by producers to add wheat into their crop rotations. Several producers have asked questions about the best agronomic practices for cultivating organic spring wheat. As a result, University of Vermont Extension has been developing best agronomic practices for wheat production in the Northeast. Seeding rates can influence weed populations as well as overall yield and quality. The purpose of this trial was to determine optimum seeding rates for organic spring wheat in Vermont.
Organic Winter Wheat Planting Date Trial, Heather Darby, Katie Blair, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Organic Winter Wheat Planting Date Trial, Heather Darby, Katie Blair, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
In 2012, the University of Vermont Extension conducted a winter wheat planting date trial for the first time. As the demand for local organic wheat has risen over the last few years, UVM Extension has been trying to determine the best agronomic practices for wheat production in the problematic Northeastern climate. Traditionally, producers have planted winter wheat after the Hessian fly free date, 15-Sep. Producers are interested in knowing how late they can plant their wheat in order to plan rotations and maximize yield.
Vermont On-Farm Spring Wheat Breeding Trials, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Vermont On-Farm Spring Wheat Breeding Trials, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
On-farm wheat breeding began in Vermont, in cooperation with UVM Extension, in 2007 with a USDA SARE grant to build farmer knowledge in plant breeding. The goal of on-farm breeding is to develop spring wheat varieties that are suited for organic management in Vermont soils and climactic conditions. Most commercially available varieties are developed in regions with climates, soils and management techniques that are very different from our own. In addition, those varieties are genetically homogenous and inbred for uniformity. This has often led to rapid breakdown of genetic resistance to local diseases. To address this situation, farmers in Vermont …
Brown Mid-Rib Corn Population Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Brown Mid-Rib Corn Population Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Brown mid-rib (BMR) corn hybrids are of interest to many growers in the Northeast who would like to maximize milk production on homegrown forage. BMR corn has a naturally-occurring genetic mutation that leads to less lignin in the stalk and makes corn stover more digestible. Corn yields can be highly dependent on population, and it is generally recommended to plant BMR corn at lower populations than conventional silage corn. BMR corn has always been considered to be more prone to lodging due to its lower lignin content, and lower populations allow for less stress on each individual plant. However, optimal …
National Sunflower Survey, Hannah Harwood, Heather Darby
National Sunflower Survey, Hannah Harwood, Heather Darby
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
For the third year, Vermont sunflower production data has been included in the National Sunflower Survey, which is initiated and organized by the National Sunflower Association. There were a total of 211 fields across the United States that were included in this study, with most fields being located in the Northern Plains. Fifteen fields were included in Vermont’s survey this year, including fields in Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Grand Isle, and Orange counties. Sunflower production is increasing each year as Vermont growers refine their techniques, equipment, and agronomic knowledge. More work is needed to establish regionally-specific recommendations for sunflower production and …
Cover Crop Planting Date X Seeding Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Cover Crop Planting Date X Seeding Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
When corn silage is harvested in the fall, the entire plant is removed, leaving the soil exposed through the winter. Many farmers have started to plant cover crops following corn harvest because of the multitude of benefits cover cropping brings to soil health and fertility. The cover crop protects the soil from erosion, adds organic matter, and also scavenges excess soil nitrogen (N), releasing it again after cover crops are terminated in the spring. This keeps the nitrogen from potentially being lost through leaching, which, in addition to the soil benefits, provides a financial benefit to farmers – less nitrogen …
Small Grain Forage Trial, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Small Grain Forage Trial, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Spring cereal grains such as oats, barley, triticale and wheat can have the potential to provide high yield and quality feed for livestock. These cool season annuals can provide early season grazing, as well as high quality stored feed. Spring grains are generally planted in mid to late April and can be harvested at various stages of development. In addition, production of high quality forage in the early season can improve the level of beneficial fats (i.e. Omege-3) in the milk. The objective of this project was to evaluate yield and quality of various spring grain species harvested in the …
Long Season Corn Silage Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood, Susan Monahan
Long Season Corn Silage Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
In 2012, the University of Vermont Extension Crops and Soils Team evaluated yield and quality of long season corn silage varieties at Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh, VT. Long season corn can be difficult to grow in Vermont, due to our climate’s restricted Growing Degree Days (GDDs). However, on many farms long season corn can often produce higher yields and quality than many short-season varieties. The test site was at Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh, VT, which has what is considered one of the longest growing seasons in Vermont (2,717 GDDs in May - Oct 2012).
Vermont Organic Corn Silage Performance Trial Results, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood
Vermont Organic Corn Silage Performance Trial Results, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Many organic dairies are considering corn silage production to help reduce expensive concentrate purchases. Corn silage is a good source of energy/starch for livestock. In 2012, the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program conducted organic corn silage variety trials in Alburgh and Randolph, Vermont. The purpose of these trials is to provide unbiased performance comparisons of commercially available organic silage corn varieties. It is important to remember however, that the data presented are from replicated research trials from two locations in Vermont and represent only one season. Crop performance data from different locations and over several years …
Short Season Corn Silage Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood, Susan Monahan
Short Season Corn Silage Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
In 2012, the University of Vermont Extension Crops and Soils Team evaluated yield and quality of short season corn silage varieties at Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh, VT. While short season corn is an obvious choice in areas that accumulate fewer Growing Degree Days (GDDs), it also has a place in longer season areas. Past UVM Extension variety trials have shown that many shorter season corn varieties can have comparable yield and quality to longer season corn. Growing a shorter season variety can also provide other benefits such as an earlier harvest allowing for more time in the fall for …
Summer Annual Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Summer Annual Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Warm season grasses are a high-yielding summer annual. They can provide quality forage in the hot summer months, when cool season grasses are not as productive. The addition of this crop into your rotation can allow you to harvest high-quality forage for stored feed or pasture. As with any crop though, summer annuals have their advantages and disadvantages. Some advantages include, fast germination/emergence, rapid growth, high productivity and flexibility in utilization. Some disadvantages include high cost of annual establishment and increased risk of stand failure when presented with variable weather patterns. In 2012, UVM Extension conducted a summer annual variety …
Forage Brassica Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Forage Brassica Variety Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Forage brassicas can provide a near-concentrate type diet late in the season, allow for an extra grazing opportunity after annual row crops are harvested, and establish forage to fill a gap in feed quality and supply. These crops can provide a high quality feed in a short period of time, fitting well into rotations of other crops, extending the grazing season and reducing reliance on expensive commercial feed inputs. The University of Vermont’s Northwest Crops & Soils Program conducted a forage brassica variety trial to evaluate yield and quality of this annual crop.
Summer Annual X Fertility Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Summer Annual X Fertility Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Conner Burke, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Warm season grasses are high yield and quality forages best grown during the hot and dry summer months. They can provide quality pasture in the summer months when common cool season grasses are not as productive. Warm season grasses can also be harvested for stored feed. As with any crop though, summer annuals have their advantages and disadvantages. Some advantages include fast germination/emergence, rapid growth, high productivity and flexibility in utilization. Some disadvantages include high cost of annual establishment and high nitrogen (N) requirements. Summer annuals such as sorghum, sudangrass, sorghum x sudangrass and millets are heavy N feeders and …
Small Grain Forage Trial Nitrogen Fertility And Harvest Date, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Small Grain Forage Trial Nitrogen Fertility And Harvest Date, Heather Darby, Susan Monahan, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Cool season annual forages, such as cereal grains, can provide early season grazing as well as high quality stored feed. However, it is unclear if quality and yield of these forages could be improved through better fertility management. Improved quality of homegrown forages can help to reduce expensive grain purchases. In addition, production of high quality forage can improve the level of beneficial fats (i.e. Omege-3) in the milk. In order to produce forage with the highest levels of beneficial fats management practices may need to be modified. It is unclear if nitrogen management will impact the level of beneficial …
Spring Barley Variety Trial, Heather Darby
Spring Barley Variety Trial, Heather Darby
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
With the revival of the small grains industry in the Northeast and the strength of the localvore movement, craft breweries and distilleries have expressed an interest in local barley for malting. Malting barley must meet specific quality characteristics such as low protein content and high germination. Many farmers are also interested in barley as a concentrate source for their livestock. Depending on the variety, barley can be planted in either the spring or fall. In 2012, UVM Extension conducted two spring barley trials to evaluate the yield and quality of publicly available malting and feed barley varieties.