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Profitability Of South Dakota's Commercial Banks, C. Lamberton Dec 1995

Profitability Of South Dakota's Commercial Banks, C. Lamberton

Economics Staff Paper Series

Over the recent seven year business cycle of 1988-94, South Dakota banks have seen their profitability improve significantly. This has contributed to a strengthening of the banks in the state and in their ability to meet the financial needs of their customers and communities. The data in this report show that while bank earnings have been strong, the gains have not been distributed evenly across banks of all sizes. The data also demonstrate the related differences in loan portfolios among the banks of varying size. This report describes the improved profitability, the sources of the improved profits, and the distribution …


The Hog Industry: Can The Little Guy Compete?; Crop Market Alternatives, Gene E. Murra, Dick Shane Nov 1995

The Hog Industry: Can The Little Guy Compete?; Crop Market Alternatives, Gene E. Murra, Dick Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Irrigated And Non-Irrigated Corn Production In Brookings County; Hog Comments, Douglas R. Franklin, Eric S. Stebbins, Gene Murra Oct 1995

Evaluation Of Irrigated And Non-Irrigated Corn Production In Brookings County; Hog Comments, Douglas R. Franklin, Eric S. Stebbins, Gene Murra

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Developing A Market Plan For Calves; Changes In Hog Prices, Dillon M. Feuz, Gene Murra Sep 1995

Developing A Market Plan For Calves; Changes In Hog Prices, Dillon M. Feuz, Gene Murra

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 1 Summary, Lon D. Henning, Burton W. Pflueger, John H. Bischoff, Thomas L. Dobbs Sep 1995

Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 1 Summary, Lon D. Henning, Burton W. Pflueger, John H. Bischoff, Thomas L. Dobbs

Economics Pamphlet Series

The overall goal of the SARE/Water Quality project was to determine whether economic incentives offered by recent environmental provisions of the Federal farm program are sufficient to induce Western Corn Belt/Northern Great Plains farmers in environmentally sensitive areas to adopt sustainable farming practices and systems. To attain this goal, four case farms were chosen to be involved in this study based on their size, soil types, cropping systems, topography, and management in the Big Sioux Aquifer study area.


Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 4 Summary, Lon D. Henning, Thomas L. Dobbs, John H. Bischoff, Burton W. Pflueger Sep 1995

Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 4 Summary, Lon D. Henning, Thomas L. Dobbs, John H. Bischoff, Burton W. Pflueger

Economics Pamphlet Series

The overall goal of the SARE/Water Quality project was to determine whether economic incentives offered by recent environmental provisions of the Federal farm program are sufficient to induce Western Corn Belt/Northern Great Plains farmers in environmentally sensitive areas to adopt sustainable farming practices and systems. To attain this goal, four case farms were chosen to be involved in this study based on their size, soil types, cropping systems, topography, and management in the Big Sioux Aquifer study area. Case Farm No. 4 is located in Brookings County and followed a continuous corn rotation prior to enrollment in the Water Quality …


Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 2 Summary, Lon D. Henning, John H. Bischoff, Thomas L. Dobbs, Burton W. Pflueger Sep 1995

Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 2 Summary, Lon D. Henning, John H. Bischoff, Thomas L. Dobbs, Burton W. Pflueger

Economics Pamphlet Series

The overall goal of the SARE/Water Quality project was to determine whether economic incentives offered by recent environmental provisions of Federal farm program are sufficient to induce Western Corn Belt/Northern Plains farmers in environmentally sensitive areas to adopt sustainable fa practices and systems. To attain this goal, four case farms were chosen involved in this study based on their size, soil types, cropping systems, topography, and management in the Big Sioux Aquifer study area. Case Farm No. 2 is located in Moody County and followed a corn-soybean oats rotation on the acres focused on in the analysis prior to enrollment …


Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 3 Summary, Lon D. Henning, Thomas L. Dobbs, John H. Bischoff, Burton W. Pflueger Sep 1995

Profitability And Nitrate Leaching Effects Of Possible Farming Practice And System Changes Over South Dakota's Big Sioux Aquifer: Case Farm No. 3 Summary, Lon D. Henning, Thomas L. Dobbs, John H. Bischoff, Burton W. Pflueger

Economics Pamphlet Series

The overall goal of the SARE/Water Quality project was to determine whether economic incentives offered by recent environmental provisions of the Federal farm program are sufficient to induce Western Corn Belt/Northern Great Plains farmers in environmentally sensitive areas to adopt sustainable farming practices and systems. To attain this goal, four case farms were chosen to be involved in this study based on their size, soil types, cropping systems, topography, and management in the Big Sioux Aquifer study area. Case Farm No.3 is located in Minnehaha County and has corn, soybeans, oats, alfalfa, and clover. It is a dry-land operation that …


Implications For South Dakota Counties Of Decreases In Federal Farm Program Supprt Payments; Grain Price, Exports, And Frost, Thomas L. Dobbs, Janice M. Meehan, Richard Shane Aug 1995

Implications For South Dakota Counties Of Decreases In Federal Farm Program Supprt Payments; Grain Price, Exports, And Frost, Thomas L. Dobbs, Janice M. Meehan, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


South Dakota Agricultural Land Values And Rental Practices: 1995, Burton Pflueger, Larry Janssen, Laural Venhuizen Aug 1995

South Dakota Agricultural Land Values And Rental Practices: 1995, Burton Pflueger, Larry Janssen, Laural Venhuizen

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Economic And Environmental Impacts Of Agricultural Management Systems On Wetland Areas In East-Central S. D.; Weather: Wet, Drought, Frost, Corn & Soybean Outlook, Eric Stebbins, Larry Janssen, Diane Rickerl, Richard Shane Jul 1995

Economic And Environmental Impacts Of Agricultural Management Systems On Wetland Areas In East-Central S. D.; Weather: Wet, Drought, Frost, Corn & Soybean Outlook, Eric Stebbins, Larry Janssen, Diane Rickerl, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Factors Affecting Post-Crp Land Use Intentions In The Northern Plains, Larry Janssen, Tecleberhan Ghebremicael Jul 1995

Factors Affecting Post-Crp Land Use Intentions In The Northern Plains, Larry Janssen, Tecleberhan Ghebremicael

Economics Staff Paper Series

Post-CRP land use intentions of Conservation Reserve Program contract holders in South Dakota are examined. Results from logistic regression models indicate CRP crop base acres, farm commodity and conservation program provisions, and livestock/hay management are major factors affecting post-CRP land use plans.


Cattle Situation: Short And Long Term; Rolling Hedge: Multiple Year Marketing Strategy, Gene Murra, Richard Shane Jul 1995

Cattle Situation: Short And Long Term; Rolling Hedge: Multiple Year Marketing Strategy, Gene Murra, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Economic And Environmental Contributions Of Wetlands In Agricultural Landscapes, Larry Janssen, Diane Rickerl, Eric Stebbins, Tom Machacek Jul 1995

Economic And Environmental Contributions Of Wetlands In Agricultural Landscapes, Larry Janssen, Diane Rickerl, Eric Stebbins, Tom Machacek

Economics Staff Paper Series

The purpose of this project was to determine key environmental and economic relationships between agricultural practices and wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of eastern South Dakota. Water quality and water quantity variables were the key environmental parameters examined. Economic cost and returns by farm management system and wetland proximity were the key economic parameters. The three farm management systems examined were conventional (CON) transitional no-till (TNT), and organic (ORG). The TNT and CON management systems used synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. The ORG system used no synthetic fertilizers and generally no chemical pesticides. The ORG system had greater …


Grain Marketing Alternatives, Richard Shane May 1995

Grain Marketing Alternatives, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Organic Versus Sustainable Fed Cattle Production: A South Dakota Case Study, Donald Taylor, Dillion Feuz, Ming Guan May 1995

Organic Versus Sustainable Fed Cattle Production: A South Dakota Case Study, Donald Taylor, Dillion Feuz, Ming Guan

Economics Staff Paper Series

This is an exploratory study of "organic11 versus "sustainable" agriculture applied to fed cattle production. Two interrelated premises underlie the study. The paramount factors considered in current certification standards for organic beef production, in our judgment, are (1) protection of animal health and welfare and (2) production of a differentiated product intended to be conducive to consumer health and which, therefore, will command a price premium in the market. Second, we believe the concept of sustainability embraces concerns extending beyond those currently embodied in organic production standards. The theme of organic versus sustainable fed cattle production is examined through development …


Cendak And South Dakota: An Economic Impact Study, Martin Beutler May 1995

Cendak And South Dakota: An Economic Impact Study, Martin Beutler

Economics Staff Paper Series

CENDAK is an acronym for the Central South Dakota Water Supply System and is a multi purpose water delivery system which would use Missouri River water from Lake Oahe. The project would service 300,000 acres of farmland. Other potential uses of the project would be for a municipal and industrial water supply system. Economic activity generated from construction of CENDAK is estimated at $911.9 million, providing over 10, 700 temporary, full- and part-time employment opportunities in the 1 O year construction process and in industries which support construction of the project. Annual operation, maintenance, and repair costs of CENDAK would …


Seasonal Cattle And Hog Prices: Sioux Falls, S.D. 1980-1994; Hog And Cattle Comments, Dillion M. Feuz, Gene Murra Apr 1995

Seasonal Cattle And Hog Prices: Sioux Falls, S.D. 1980-1994; Hog And Cattle Comments, Dillion M. Feuz, Gene Murra

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Economic Analysis Of Two Cost-Share Programs To Improve Ground Water Quality; Fencing: A Marketing Alternative, Burton Pflueger, Lon Henning, Thomas Dobbs, Richard Shane Mar 1995

Economic Analysis Of Two Cost-Share Programs To Improve Ground Water Quality; Fencing: A Marketing Alternative, Burton Pflueger, Lon Henning, Thomas Dobbs, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Hay Inventories Up, Prices Mixed To Lower; Cattle Inventory Report: Jan. 1, 1995, Donald L. Peterson, Gene Murra Feb 1995

Hay Inventories Up, Prices Mixed To Lower; Cattle Inventory Report: Jan. 1, 1995, Donald L. Peterson, Gene Murra

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


South Dakota Coordinated Resource Management, James Johnson, Martin Beutler Feb 1995

South Dakota Coordinated Resource Management, James Johnson, Martin Beutler

Economics Staff Paper Series

CRM is young in South Dakota. Operating MOU's were signed in December 1988 to accommodate traditional and emerging issues on private as well as public lands. It wasn't until 1994 that fiscal resources were assembled to provide intensive CRM training. The training is three tiered: (1) inform high level administrators and organizational leaders about CRM and solicit their support, (2) present 13 CRM Community Training workshops in 2·day sessions to local community leaders, including landowners and resource personnel, and (3) train a cadre of CRM facilitators in two a day sessions, both private and public, broadly dispersed in the state, …


South Dakota Farmer-Rancher Preferences For Agricultural Policy After 1995; Business Consulting At Sdsu, Bashir A. Qasmi, John A. Sondey, Richard Shane Jan 1995

South Dakota Farmer-Rancher Preferences For Agricultural Policy After 1995; Business Consulting At Sdsu, Bashir A. Qasmi, John A. Sondey, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.


Nutrient Loadings On South Dakota Farmland: Feedlot Livestock Waste; Hog And Pig Report Comments, Donald C. Taylor, Gene E. Murra Jan 1995

Nutrient Loadings On South Dakota Farmland: Feedlot Livestock Waste; Hog And Pig Report Comments, Donald C. Taylor, Gene E. Murra

Economics Commentator

No abstract provided.