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Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
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2007 Farm Bill Forums: Issues And Options, Bradley Lubben, Samuel Funk, Troy J. Dumler
2007 Farm Bill Forums: Issues And Options, Bradley Lubben, Samuel Funk, Troy J. Dumler
Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
A Series of Farm Bill Educational Meetings for Producers and Interested Policy Stakeholders in Kansas and Nebraska.
The debate on the 2007 Farm Bill has begun in earnest in Washington. The new Congress has already convened several hearings on farm policy issues, including energy and conservation. The Administration has just released its policy recommendations for the new farm bill, opening up further discussion that will grow over the coming months. The current farm bill, passed in 2002, runs through September 2007 and includes programs covering the 2007-2008 crop year. Before it expires, Congress will need to reconcile the current discussion …
Climate Change And Farm Use Of Weather Information, Ikrom Artikov, Gary D. Lynne
Climate Change And Farm Use Of Weather Information, Ikrom Artikov, Gary D. Lynne
Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
Rapid global climate change as represented by rising temperatures and more erratic and severe weather events has heightened the interest in how farmers use weather information. Due to the food supply being so essential, it behooves us to pay attention to this phenomenon, and especially to put effort into understanding how farmers will respond and adapt to information about climate generally and forecasts in particular. To reduce the negative effects of climate on crop production and enhance field operations, the best weather information needs to be influencing farmer decisions.
The Food, Conservation, And Energy Act Of 2008 Summary And Possible Consequences, Wesley L. Harris, Bradley Lubben, James L. Novak, Larry D. Sanders
The Food, Conservation, And Energy Act Of 2008 Summary And Possible Consequences, Wesley L. Harris, Bradley Lubben, James L. Novak, Larry D. Sanders
Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
The primary purpose of this article is to provide a summary and briefly comment on key provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (PL 110-246) and discuss possible consequences of the selected provisions. As passed by the House and Senate, the act contains 15 titles (the pdf version covering 683 pages). While most provisions will be at least briefly discussed, more attention will be devoted to the production-related provisions, especially substantive changes from the 2002 act. The general title of any new farm bill is telling in both what is significant in the bill and in what …
Overview Of The 2008 Farm Bill, Bradley Lubben
Overview Of The 2008 Farm Bill, Bradley Lubben
Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
The following presentations summarize various titles and sections of the 2008 Farm Bill and provide program details and mechanics of the new legislation as well as potential impacts of the new programs. The presentations were delivered at the 2008 Farm Bill Education Conference and serve as both an outline of the new programs as well as a working template for further education and analysis. The conference was organized by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln along with Auburn University, The University of Georgia, and Oklahoma State University. The conference was sponsored through grants from the Farm Foundation and the North Central Risk …
Developing A Fair Lease Arrangement For Farmland Leasing Arrangements Workshops, Bruce Johnson, Ben Blomendahl
Developing A Fair Lease Arrangement For Farmland Leasing Arrangements Workshops, Bruce Johnson, Ben Blomendahl
Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
Topics Covered:
A.Cash Leasing
B.Flexible Cash Leasing
C.Crop share Leasing
D.Other Leasing Aspects
Growing Crops For Better Biodiesel, Loren Isom, William L. Booker
Growing Crops For Better Biodiesel, Loren Isom, William L. Booker
Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature
Identifying high oil yield, low water use crops suitable for biodiesel production is a key component of addressing feedstock availability that will support the development of biodiesel production facilities in Nebraska. Expanded oilseed production can develop new economic opportunities for agricultural producers and suppliers in Nebraska.