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Full-Text Articles in Agriculture
Pricing Corn In 2000, Mike Turner
Pricing Corn In 2000, Mike Turner
Cornhusker Economics
Begin thinking about pricing next year抯 corn crop (2000) as an important New Year抯 Resolution. For the third consecutive year, harvest time prices may be below the cost of production for even the most efficient Nebraska producers. As a result, producers will again be obliged to combine cash receipts from the sale of corn along with government program benefits (i.e., loan deficiency payments, transition payments and potential agricultural emergency program benefits) in an attempt to cover the cost of production.
Visiting Professors From The Ukraine And Russian, Lynn Lutgen
Visiting Professors From The Ukraine And Russian, Lynn Lutgen
Cornhusker Economics
The Department became involved in a faculty exchange program this summer. Four visiting professors joined us in August and will leave on December 14 to return to their respective universities. They have taken classes, traveled and developed class outlines and news articles that will be used when they return home. Following are some of their impressions and things they have done during their visit to the United States. I thought the readers might be interested in some of their thoughts.
Livestock Waste Control Facility Inspection And Permit Requirements, J. David Aiken
Livestock Waste Control Facility Inspection And Permit Requirements, J. David Aiken
Cornhusker Economics
Nebraska livestock waste control facility statutes require all livestock operations with at least 300 animal units (AUs) to be inspected by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to determine whether livestock waste pollutes surface or groundwater. Livestock operations with less than 300 AUs are exempt from the feedlot permit and inspection requirements, unless those operations have had a confirmed discharge into waters of the state or a high potential for such a discharge. In such cases, DEQ must notify the livestock operation owner by certified mail. If an exempt producer has already requested a DEQ inspection, that request was …
Two "Oldies But Goodies" - Still Timely, Deb Rood
Two "Oldies But Goodies" - Still Timely, Deb Rood
Cornhusker Economics
Difficult times in agriculture can strain family relationships. Here are two "oldies but goodies" that are still topical today.
Seed For 2000: Gmo Or No?, Roger Selley
Seed For 2000: Gmo Or No?, Roger Selley
Cornhusker Economics
Public response to genetically modified organisms, GMOs, has prompted concern about the market for GMOs and non-GMOs. Proponents argue that GMOs are safe and consumers and producers will benefit from GMOs. However, all technology has some risk. The risks that opposition groups are concerned about are wide ranging. There is concern that gene transfer itself is undesirable and could have some unintended effects on the genetic material. Others have environmental concerns. Some of the opposition to herbicide-ready soybeans, for example, derives from a concern that additional herbicide may be used with GMOs. Similarly, Bt corn may have some negative effects …
A Time To Rethink School Financing, Bruce Johnson, Brandon Raddatz
A Time To Rethink School Financing, Bruce Johnson, Brandon Raddatz
Cornhusker Economics
In our recently-completed study “Agricultural Property Taxation: A Comparative Analysis,” we have found that Nebraska ranks at the very top of the major agricultural states in terms of property tax burden on agricultural property. For the year 1998, Nebraska’s taxes per $100 of full market value of agricultural land averaged $1.16. This was 63 percent higher than the 19 major agricultural state averages of $0.71 and 71 percent higher than the 1998 average for the regional states (Nebraska and its six bordering states). If Nebraska had decreased taxes levied per $100 of full market value to the average of the …
Models Of Fsa Guaranteed Loan Use Volume And Loss Claims Among Arkansas Commercial Banks, Bruce L. Dixon, Bruce L. Ahrendsen, Scott M. Mccollum
Models Of Fsa Guaranteed Loan Use Volume And Loss Claims Among Arkansas Commercial Banks, Bruce L. Dixon, Bruce L. Ahrendsen, Scott M. Mccollum
Research Reports and Research Bulletins
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) guaranteed loan programs are an important source of credit to production agriculture. The two major guaranteed loan programs are the operating loan (OL) program and the farm ownership (FO) loan program. Guaranteed loans insure payment to the lender of up to 95% of the losses in the event of borrower default. FSA has historically been involved in lending to farm operators via direct loans, but emphasis has changed over the last two decades to making guaranteed loans the primary source of FSA associated lending to production agriculture. This study seeks to determine what characteristics of …
Summary Of 1998 Income And Expenses From 12 Monitor Dairy Herds In Nebraska, Krishna R. Boddugari,, Doug Jose
Summary Of 1998 Income And Expenses From 12 Monitor Dairy Herds In Nebraska, Krishna R. Boddugari,, Doug Jose
Cornhusker Economics
A survey was conducted involving 12 monitor dairy farms in Nebraska. The size of the farms ranged from 160 to 625 cows, and all of the farms had dairy as the primary enterprise. The farmers were asked to complete input forms that were sent to them. The data was then analyzed using a spreadsheet program developed at the University of Missouri. Income and expenses involved only in the dairy enterprise were considered. Values for some expense items that were common to both the dairy and crop enterprises were split proportionately based on the percentage use on the dairy. This number …
Pricing Agricultural Products And Commodities, Jim Kendrick
Pricing Agricultural Products And Commodities, Jim Kendrick
Cornhusker Economics
The price of corn at most any location is based on the price of Chicago Board of Trade corn futures. There, corn is assumed to be #2 yellow and is a commodity that is carefully specified as to its quality anywhere in the world.
Feed Cost – Critical To Pork Producers, Allen Prosch
Feed Cost – Critical To Pork Producers, Allen Prosch
Cornhusker Economics
While low grain prices are burdensome for grain producers, they offer some relief for pork producers. Until live hog supplies decrease, producers are faced with a poor outlook for prices. Therefore, keeping control of input cost, especially feed cost, will be critical to success.
What's Your Family Living Expense Per Bushel?, Larry Bitney
What's Your Family Living Expense Per Bushel?, Larry Bitney
Cornhusker Economics
A speaker at the Women in Agriculture conference in Kearney last month said a woman told him that her family’s living expense was 39 cents per bushel of corn. This made me curious as to how some of our data compared. First, I looked at an example farm situation on a worksheet which we use to help producers allocate their costs to individual enterprises. Surprisingly, the family living expense was also 39 cents per bushel of corn. It was 94 cents per bushel of soybeans and $4.50 per hundredweight of hog production.
Ua66/5 Newsletter, Wku Agriculture
Ua66/5 Newsletter, Wku Agriculture
WKU Archives Records
Newsletter created by WKU Agriculture Department re: faculty/staff, students/alumni, student organizations and clubs and donors.
Cropshare Lease Arrangements For Intensive Dryland Cropping Systems, Paul A. Burgener
Cropshare Lease Arrangements For Intensive Dryland Cropping Systems, Paul A. Burgener
Cornhusker Economics
Changes in U.S. agricultural policy implemented following the 1996 Farm Act have allowed producers to consider different cropping systems without restrictions on farm program payment eligibility. As a result, planting decisions have been shifting in response to market prices, conservation compliance and production goals. Some dryland crop producers are using more intensive dryland crop rotations to potentially increase farm income levels. In the past three years, Western Nebraska has seen a decrease in the number of acres planted to wheat, and an increase in the number of acres planted to sunflowers, proso millet, dryland corn and other specialty crops.
Take Time To Listen, Deb Rood
Take Time To Listen, Deb Rood
Cornhusker Economics
Harvest is one of those times when it抯 the best and worst of times on a family farm. The anticipation of harvesting your crops is always a highlight for families, the stress of actually getting it done can be overwhelming. One of the things family members can do to make harvest less stressful is to take time to listen to each other. Good communication between family members can make harvest one of the best times. Especially if you know exactly what part you need for the combine. Here are a few tips to help you become a better listener:
1999 Nebraska Livestock Legislation, J. David Aiken
1999 Nebraska Livestock Legislation, J. David Aiken
Cornhusker Economics
Several bills dealing with livestock issues were enacted in 1999, including LB882 (temporary zoning), LB870 (livestock waste permits) and LB835 (livestock contracts).
2000 Winter Wheat Budgets For South Dakota, Department Of Economics
2000 Winter Wheat Budgets For South Dakota, Department Of Economics
Economics Pamphlet Series
No abstract provided.
Flexible Cash Leases: Some Additional Considerations, Roger Selley
Flexible Cash Leases: Some Additional Considerations, Roger Selley
Cornhusker Economics
In the February 24, 1999 issue of this newsletter, John Cole discussed the idea of flexible cash leasing and described some examples for adjusting cash rents. Several of us have continued to discuss the flexible cash lease and have further explored its application. Part of our interest in flexible cash leases has been due to the relatively infrequent rate at which cash rents are adjusted (an average of once every 5 years in Nebraska) and a shift that has been taking place from crop-share rents to fixed cash rent. Some of what we have discovered in looking more closely at …
Cost Of Augmenting Stream Flow Through Reduced Groundwater Pumping, Raymond J. Supalla, Osei Yeboah
Cost Of Augmenting Stream Flow Through Reduced Groundwater Pumping, Raymond J. Supalla, Osei Yeboah
Cornhusker Economics
There is currently considerable speculation and concern over the possibility of using reduced groundwater pumping to augment stream flow. This option has been raised as a possibility for helping Nebraska meet its compact obligations on the Republican River and as a means of providing part of the instream flow needs in the Big Bend reach of the Platte. The merits of this option depend on hydrology, value judgements regarding property rights and entitlements and on the economic cost of reduced pumping. This paper addresses only the question of economic cost.
Dairy Options Pilot Program, Rama S. Valluru
Dairy Options Pilot Program, Rama S. Valluru
Cornhusker Economics
Dairy producers are more prone to production, marketing and financial risks than ever because they have few marketing alternatives, despite the highly volatile milk prices. Considering the precarious situation that dairy farmers face, USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) has launched a novel costshare program in select states and counties across the nation that allows farmers to try and use futures and options markets. The program, Dairy Options Pilot Program (DOPP), at a cost of $11 million is a first of its kind. Launched under the 1996 FAIR Act, it was first announced on June 8, 1998 by the Secretary of …
Valuing A Replacement Heifer, Richard Clark
Valuing A Replacement Heifer, Richard Clark
Cornhusker Economics
Fall is an important time for Nebraska beef cattle producers. Decisions are often made about retaining or acquiring replacement females for either sustaining or growing the beef cow herd. Just how many bred heifers or heifer calves should be retained or acquired will depend on the replacement rate for the mature cows and whether or not the producer is planning to change total cow numbers. An important aspect of the retention (or buying) decision is the value of a bred female.
Structural Change In The Pork Industry - Another Perspective -, Mike Turner
Structural Change In The Pork Industry - Another Perspective -, Mike Turner
Cornhusker Economics
Observers of the pork industry have had ample opportunity to explain what has transpired during the 1990's. It has been a period of dramatic and remarkable change. Concentration in production and processing has been a major part of the story. Approximately 8 percent of U.S. hog production was contributed by Mega hog farms at the beginning of the decade to over 50% by firms with 10,000 sows or more by 1999. The reasons for this remarkable growth in concentration are undoubtedly many.
Declining Crop Diversity And Increasing Industrialization, Larry Cutforth, Gary D. Lynne
Declining Crop Diversity And Increasing Industrialization, Larry Cutforth, Gary D. Lynne
Cornhusker Economics
For centuries, farmers have used crop rotations to diversify crop production. During the last 30 years, most crop rotations have been eliminated as part of the shift toward enterprise specialization. Chemical inputs, improved hybrids and varieties and large field machinery have increased productivity and pushed the production of the major commodity crops with ever fewer farmers. The continued shift toward less diverse and industrialized farming is considered by many experts to be inevitable, as well as essential to support a growing world population on a diminishing agricultural land base (Urban, 1991).
Some Thoughts About The Number And Size Of Farms In Nebraska, Roy Frederick
Some Thoughts About The Number And Size Of Farms In Nebraska, Roy Frederick
Cornhusker Economics
The 1997 Census of Agriculture indicated that Nebraska had 51,454 farms at the end of that year. (A farm is a place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products are sold annually). This is the smallest number of farms since early in the state抯 history.
Historical Evolution Of Crop Systems In Eastern South Dakota: Economic Influences, Linda Dumke, Thomas L. Dobbs
Historical Evolution Of Crop Systems In Eastern South Dakota: Economic Influences, Linda Dumke, Thomas L. Dobbs
Economics Research Reports
Cropping systems in the United States and throughout much of the world have moved toward shorter and less diverse rotations during the last half of the twentieth century. However, as we approach the new millennium, there is growing concern about the ecological sustainability of monocultures and such narrow rotations as the com-soybean rotation. Problems of pest control, crop disease, groundwater contamination from chemical pesticides and fertilizers, and soil erosion are proving to be very difficult when crop rotation systems lack diversity. "Silver bullet" technologies sometimes buy time, but without diversity, new ecological problems soon replace the problem just "solved" with …
Agricultural Land Values In South Dakota: A Comparison Of Methods And Findings From Two Surveys: 1995-1999, Larry Janssen
Agricultural Land Values In South Dakota: A Comparison Of Methods And Findings From Two Surveys: 1995-1999, Larry Janssen
Economics Research Reports
This report provides comparative findings from two South Dakota farmland market value surveys (SDSU and SDASS) for the 1995 - 1999 period. The annual SDSU farmland market survey is a key informant mail survey of agricultural appraisers, lenders, and extension educators. The annual SDASS county-level farmland survey results are based on nearly 3300 telephone survey responses from a random sample of farmers and ranchers. This report also includes considerable documentation of methods used to generate land value estimates at the regional and statewide level from available data in both surveys. The results and discussion sections include comparisons of: (1) relative …
Are The Market Lows In For Wheat?, Lynn Lutgen
Are The Market Lows In For Wheat?, Lynn Lutgen
Cornhusker Economics
On July 12, 1999 USDA released it抯 crop production report. The report indicated that all wheat production is down nine percent from 1998. The 1999 U.S. wheat crop is now estimated at 2.333 billion bushels, which is 217 million less than the 1998 harvest.
Are The Market Lows In For Wheat?, Lynn Lutgen
Are The Market Lows In For Wheat?, Lynn Lutgen
Cornhusker Economics
On July 12, 1999 USDA released it’s crop production report. The report indicated that all wheat production is down nine percent from 1998. The 1999 U.S. wheat crop is now estimated at 2.333 billion bushels, which is 217 million less than the 1998 harvest.
Providing The Edge For Small Businesses, Marilyn Schlake
Providing The Edge For Small Businesses, Marilyn Schlake
Cornhusker Economics
Over the past decade, the explosive impact of small businesses on the United States economy has drawn the attention of policy makers and economic developers alike. And, with good reason! Information from the 1992 Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy showed that in Nebraska microbusinesses (businesses that employed less than 5 employees) accounted for more than 91% of all businesses in the state and contributed 20% of the state抯 payroll and proprietors?income. These businesses are located in communities and on the farms. They are auto repair shops, bakeries, jelly makers, tool and die shops, restaurants and crafters, just to name …
Declining Profit Margins - A 10 Year Trend, Larry Bitney
Declining Profit Margins - A 10 Year Trend, Larry Bitney
Cornhusker Economics
In the May 12 issue of this newsletter, Gary Bredensteiner discussed the drop in farm income for 1998. He used data from the Nebraska Farm Business Association (NFBA) and the Nebraska Farm and Ranch Management Program (NFRMP) annual summaries to show the impact on typical farms. Low prices for all major commodities was the primary cause of the sharp reduction in income for 1998.
Barriers To U.S.-European Agricultural Trade, George H. Pfeiffer
Barriers To U.S.-European Agricultural Trade, George H. Pfeiffer
Cornhusker Economics
Serious threats to continuation of good trade relations between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) have arisen recently affecting both plant and animal products. The ostensible justification for European import bans on U.S. beef is based largely on the use of hormones and growth stimulants by U.S. cattle producers, a practice that is not permitted in Europe. Threats to the export of grain and oil seed products as well as the seeds themselves are related to European reluctance to introduce genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food supply. A cynical view of the existence of trade barriers is that …