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Growth Potential Of Sandhills Ranches Through Irrigation, R. D. Carver, G. A. Helmers
Growth Potential Of Sandhills Ranches Through Irrigation, R. D. Carver, G. A. Helmers
Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
The purpose of this study was to compare extensive and intensive growth strategies of a typical Nebraska Sandhills ranch in a dynamic and uncertain environment. Study objectives were to: (1) Analyze growth of an average ranch firm of 450 animal units as it grows to 600-900 animal units. (2) Study the effects of an uncertain environment on the long-run growth opportunities of a ranch firm. (3) Compare extensive and intensive growth of a ranch firm.