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South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments: Adding to the_ toolbox Some technologies are old and well used. Biotechnology will become a comfortable and handy tool as we adapt it to our specific South Dakota needs. [p] 2
Women in ag Society tends to picture farmers and ranchers strictly as men, but it's time for that perception to change. A survey indicates that farm and ranch women are making a significant contribution to South Dakota agriculture. [p] 3
Retained ownership A group of South Dakota cow-calf producers tries something new: keeping control of their steers in the feedlot and learning new risks, new marketing techniques--and …
Farm Program Flexibility Options And Sustainable Agriculture, Thomas Dobbs, David L. Becker
Farm Program Flexibility Options And Sustainable Agriculture, Thomas Dobbs, David L. Becker
Economics Research Reports
The phrase planting f1exibility was influential in the formation of The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (the 1990 Farm Bill).Several planting flexibility proposals were introduced during the congressional debates leading up to the 1990 Farm Bl11. Each proposal differed in the amount of planting flexibility given to farmers and which acres to use in the calculation of farm program benefits. In this report, we will look at three of those proposals --the Normal Crop Acreage program, the Triple Base program, and the Integrated Farm Management Program Option. For purposes of our analyses, we have selected 10 case …
Water Institutional Structure In South Dakota, Douglas Franklin, John R. Powers, Ardelle Lundeen
Water Institutional Structure In South Dakota, Douglas Franklin, John R. Powers, Ardelle Lundeen
Economics Research Reports
This report describes the development of the institutional structure of water allocation laws in South Dakota. Historical highlights of the legal structure and recommendations for changes are also given.
Water Use Trends In South Dakota, Douglas Franklin, John R. Powers, Ardelle Lundeen
Water Use Trends In South Dakota, Douglas Franklin, John R. Powers, Ardelle Lundeen
Economics Research Reports
This report traces the demand for water in various sectors of the economy of South Dakota. Expected trends in water demand are projected. The conclusions show that from 1960 to 1985 the overall demand for water withdrawals increased at an annual rate of 3.275 percent. The public supplied water for industrial and commercial use sector and the irrigation sector of increased at the highest rates.
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments: Will the secret be told? Agricultural research may be the best-kept secret in South Dakota. We publicize research results as much as we can, but if you have more questions, come and ask. [p] 2
Fight fire with fire Prescribed burning can be a cheap and effective tool in managing wildfires in the Black Hills. Each prescription is unique and requires detailed planning. [p] 3
The one that got away Even a well managed fire can get out of control if weather conditions change too fast. The McVey prescribed burn became Black Hills Horse Creek fire when nature …
South Dakota Farm Real Estate Values And Rental Rates 1991, Larry Janssen, Burton Pflueger
South Dakota Farm Real Estate Values And Rental Rates 1991, Larry Janssen, Burton Pflueger
Economics Research Reports
South Dakota's agricultural land values increased 6.7% in 1990, paced by increases in grazing land values. Average agricultural land values (as of February 1, 1991) vary from $539 per acre in the southeast region, to $225 per acre in the central region to $89 per acre in northwest South Dakota. These are key findings from the SDSU 1991 South Dakota Farm Real Estate Market Survey reports. In each region, per acre values are highest for irrigated land, followed in descending order by non-irrigated cropland, hayland, tame pasture, and native rangeland. For each land use per acre land values are highest …
Agricultural Debt Perspective In South Dakota 1969-1989, Lelem Bahta, Larry Janssen
Agricultural Debt Perspective In South Dakota 1969-1989, Lelem Bahta, Larry Janssen
Economics Research Reports
This report documents the major changes that have occurred in South Dakota and U.S. farm sector debt structure and debt servicing ability from 1969 - 1989. South Dakota and U.S. agricultural debt trends are presented and evaluated for two contrasting time periods: (1) 1969 -1983 period characterized by rapid increases in agricultural debt and interest payments; and (2) 1983 - 1989 period of declining levels of agricultural debt and interest payments. Trends in farm real estate debt and non-real estate farm debt levels and changing market shares of agricultural lenders are presented. Finally, several indicators are used to evaluate the …
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments Our special guest for this issue is SDSU President Robert Wagner, with some words of welcome to the NPBL ground breaking. [p] 2
The basics of biostress What is biostress? And how will the new laboratory fight it? Insights into the nature of the problems the NPBL was created to solve. [p] 3
Relationship building equips biostress building To outfit the new Biostress Laboratory with the finest new equipment, new funding relationships with foundations and corporations must be formed. [p] 6
Breaking the boundaries Cooperative research is the key as the NPBL presents new opportunities to interdisciplinary teams …
Projected Production Costs For Eastern South Dakota Crops: 1980-1990, Richard C. Shane
Projected Production Costs For Eastern South Dakota Crops: 1980-1990, Richard C. Shane
Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991)
The crop producer in South Dakota faces risk and uncertainty from many directions. Commodity prices and input costs are volatile, weather conditions change continuously and macroeconomic forces acting on inflation and interest rates leave the farmer "not knowing which way to turn." This high risk is accentuated by high investment requirements for land and machinery and high cash flow obligations. Annual or short-run decisions of what crop(s) and how much of each crop to plant are imperfect because of risk factors. Long-run decisions concerning equipment investment and land expansion are even more risky because of the longer planning horizon of …
Rural Economy Implications Of Farms Converting To Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Some Estimates For South Dakota, Thomas Dobbs, John D. Cole
Rural Economy Implications Of Farms Converting To Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Some Estimates For South Dakota, Thomas Dobbs, John D. Cole
Economics Research Reports
The purpose of the research reported in this monograph is to examine the hypothesis implied in that argument, i.e., that adoption of sustainable farming systems would adversely affect rural economies. Effects examined can be conceptualized in terms of the "backward" and "forward" linkages shown in Figure 1. The direct (or primary) effect of a conversion from conventional to sustainable farming systems in a local area is the effect on net incomes of agricultural households. Agricultural households are defined here as farm proprietors and their families and hired laborers. Secondary effects result from "backward" and "forward" linkages to the farm sector.
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Leaving home Long-time Plant Science Department leader challenges scientists and public to work together in protecting our soil and water resources. [p] 2
Neither one nor the other Chances are that you measure "success" by a combination-a successful family lite and economic soundness in your farm operation. [p] 3
The 'treasured exception' Sometimes, an animal that doesn't fit the mold can.tell us more about all animals, even us, than any "average" critter could. [p] 7
Life in the old tree yet: Most windbreaks are past their prime but cleaning up the weeds gives them more years [p] 10
No other …