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Is Alternative Agriculture For You?, Burton W. Pflueger, Julie Hedin Jun 1987

Is Alternative Agriculture For You?, Burton W. Pflueger, Julie Hedin

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Characteristics Of Farm Reorganization Bankruptcy Filings, Larry Janssen, Brian Schmiesing Jun 1987

Characteristics Of Farm Reorganization Bankruptcy Filings, Larry Janssen, Brian Schmiesing

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Although agricultural financial conditions and reorganization options have been analyzed extensively by agricultural economists, an analysis of actual Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has not previously been completed. This study contains analysis of actual Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings has not previously been completed. This study contains analysis of 219 filings in South Dakota from 1980-85 and documents the financial characteristics of producers and creditors.

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Using The Toledo Corn Basis To Improve Corn Marketing Decisions, Brian H. Schmiesing Jun 1987

Using The Toledo Corn Basis To Improve Corn Marketing Decisions, Brian H. Schmiesing

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Loan Management Controls: Economic Friend Or Foe Of The Irrigator?, Don Taylor Jun 1987

Loan Management Controls: Economic Friend Or Foe Of The Irrigator?, Don Taylor

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Irrigator incomes are highly sensitive to yield losses from load management irrigation system power interruptions. Should irrigators therefore avoid load management control programs? Under the conditions examined in this case study the answer is probably "yes" if irrigators are unable to opt out of the load control program during the irrigation season. If discretion to opt out is permitted however the answer is clearly the opposite "no."

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Farmer Experience With Conservation Tillage, Herbert R. Allen May 1987

Farmer Experience With Conservation Tillage, Herbert R. Allen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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South Dakota Agricultural Producers Reduce Debt, Brain H. Schmiesing Apr 1987

South Dakota Agricultural Producers Reduce Debt, Brain H. Schmiesing

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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The Role Of Railroad Contracts In Shipping South Dakota Grain, Charles E. Lamberton Mar 1987

The Role Of Railroad Contracts In Shipping South Dakota Grain, Charles E. Lamberton

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Machine Cost Estimates For Custom Rate Consideration, Thomas Dobbs, Ron Thaden, Dale Peckham Mar 1987

Machine Cost Estimates For Custom Rate Consideration, Thomas Dobbs, Ron Thaden, Dale Peckham

Economics Pamphlet Series (1985-2016)

These tables of estimated operating and ownership costs for various machinery operations were compiled as part of research conducted under Agricultural Experiment Station Project H-076, entitled "Economics of Farming Systems Alternatives in Eastern South Dakota". Machinery cost estimates are needed in that project in order to determine fixed and variable costs of production for alternative crops, crop rotations, cultural practices, and tillage systems. The machine costs included in this pamphlet are derived primarily from Dr. Herbert Allen's Economics Pamphlet 153, Costs per Hour and per Acre for Machine Operations, last revised in March 1986. Some of the machinery prices in …

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Interest Rate Risk Management At South Dakota Banks, Pius Reis Jan 1987

Interest Rate Risk Management At South Dakota Banks, Pius Reis

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Have Land Prices Hit Bottom?, Brian H. Schmiesing Jan 1987

Have Land Prices Hit Bottom?, Brian H. Schmiesing

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Alcohol Fuel: Looking Back And Looking Ahead, Thomas L. Dobbs Dec 1986

Alcohol Fuel: Looking Back And Looking Ahead, Thomas L. Dobbs

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Crop Share Rental Terms In South Dakota, Lary Janssen, Scott Peterson Nov 1986

Crop Share Rental Terms In South Dakota, Lary Janssen, Scott Peterson

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Farmland Rental Markets: Current Issues, Practices And Conditions, Bruce Johnson, Larry Janssen, Michael Lundeen Nov 1986

Farmland Rental Markets: Current Issues, Practices And Conditions, Bruce Johnson, Larry Janssen, Michael Lundeen

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

By virtually every standard. U.S. production agriculture appears in the midst of an accelerated structural change. Financial stress on the heels of the expansionary 1970s political uncertainty over the government's future role in agriculture technological upheaval in the form of increasing productivity in competitive nations and in the emergence of biotechnology are all currently affecting farming and shaping its future. These changes have potentially serious implications for the use. value. and ownership of agricultural land. Consequently debate is keen as to the aggregate impacts of these structural developments on land use (or non-use) and as to their associated effects on …

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Farmland Cash Rental Terms In South Dakota, Lary Janssen, Scott Peterson Oct 1986

Farmland Cash Rental Terms In South Dakota, Lary Janssen, Scott Peterson

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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An Economic Analysis Of Farm Machinery Complement Selection, Todd Lone, Larry Janssen, Herb Allen Oct 1986

An Economic Analysis Of Farm Machinery Complement Selection, Todd Lone, Larry Janssen, Herb Allen

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Optimal farm machinery complements were developed, using mixed-integer programming techniques, for several farm sizes, cropping patterns and different methods of financing (lease and credit-purchase). Financing methods did not affect machinery complement selection but did have an impact on farm profitability and cash flow.

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Land Prices: An Estimate Based On The Capitalized Value Approach, Brian Schmiesing, Julie Bleyhl Oct 1986

Land Prices: An Estimate Based On The Capitalized Value Approach, Brian Schmiesing, Julie Bleyhl

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

The paper provides a detailed discussion of how the land bid prices were estimated. First, a description of the farm and its cost structure is provided. Second, the implications of the federal farm program to the revenues and costs of the farming operation are discussed. Third, the development of the farming operation's fixed cost estimates are presented. The final section presents the estimated land values and a discussion of the possible outlook for agricultural farm prices.

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Continued Declines In South Dakota Farmland Prices, Larry Janssen Sep 1986

Continued Declines In South Dakota Farmland Prices, Larry Janssen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Cash Settlement For Feeder Cattle, Gene E. Murra Sep 1986

Cash Settlement For Feeder Cattle, Gene E. Murra

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Risk Management And Marketing, Gene E. Murra Aug 1986

Risk Management And Marketing, Gene E. Murra

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Cooperative Theory: A Review Of Recent Literature, Brian Schmiesing, Julie Bleyhl Aug 1986

Cooperative Theory: A Review Of Recent Literature, Brian Schmiesing, Julie Bleyhl

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

The purpose of this paper is to review the basic economic models used to analyze cooperative organizations. But more importantly the paper attempts to assist the reader in understanding of how cooperatives are either like or unlike Investor-owned businesses. If cooperatives are different, what are the implications of these different member-patrons boards of directors and managment?

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Lender Attitudes And Practices Towards Agricultural Marketing Alternatives: Implications For The Extension Service, Brian Schmiesing, Mark Edelman, Cindy Swinson, Tyler Stowater Jul 1986

Lender Attitudes And Practices Towards Agricultural Marketing Alternatives: Implications For The Extension Service, Brian Schmiesing, Mark Edelman, Cindy Swinson, Tyler Stowater

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

This paper presents an analysis of agricultural lender attitudes and practices in the area of agricultural marketing. Survey responses from senior agricultural loan officers in commercial banks, Production Credit Associations (PCAs), and Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) are analyzed. Reviewed first are the implications of lender practices on producer risk management strategies. The survey methodology and results are then presented. Provided in the final section are the research implications to Extension Service agricultural marketing programs.

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An Alternative Portfolio Estimation Procedure As Applied Of Wheat Hedging, Tyler Stowater, Brian Schmiesing Jul 1986

An Alternative Portfolio Estimation Procedure As Applied Of Wheat Hedging, Tyler Stowater, Brian Schmiesing

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Previous hedging portfolio estimation have not explicitly tested for the effect of a widening and narrowing basis on the optimal hedge ratios. Evidence was found that winter wheat producers on the northern Great Plains may be able to hedge more effectively on the Minneapolis spring wheat contract.

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Implications Of New Technologies For U.S. Agriculture, Thomas L. Dobbs Jun 1986

Implications Of New Technologies For U.S. Agriculture, Thomas L. Dobbs

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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The Wheat Poll Do Wheat Producers Favor Mandatory Limits On Production?, Edward Smith, Mechel Paggi, James Richardson, Ronald Knutson Jun 1986

The Wheat Poll Do Wheat Producers Favor Mandatory Limits On Production?, Edward Smith, Mechel Paggi, James Richardson, Ronald Knutson

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Planning For Tomorrow – Today: Report On The Piloting Project, Burton Pflueger Jun 1986

Planning For Tomorrow – Today: Report On The Piloting Project, Burton Pflueger

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Planning For Tomorrow Today (PFT) is a program developed by the Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University, specifically to help producers in South Dakota deal with the Farm Crisis. PFT can be used by any individual producer whether they are experiencing financial difficulties or not, but would like to examine reorganizing or restructuring alternatives for their operation in an attempt to increase the financial viability of their business. Within the PTT workshops participants are encouraged and helped to develop, or formalize, short and long term goals for both themselves and their business. Based on these goals, participants develop a …

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Chernobyl: An Opportunity To Exploit Futures Market Speculators, Brian H. Schmiesing May 1986

Chernobyl: An Opportunity To Exploit Futures Market Speculators, Brian H. Schmiesing

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Examining Options For Farm Machinery Acquisition, Thomas L. Dobbs May 1986

Examining Options For Farm Machinery Acquisition, Thomas L. Dobbs

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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A Methodology For Evaluation Of Alternative Electric Irrigation Rate Structures, Ardelle Lundeen, Don Taylor, Todd Lone May 1986

A Methodology For Evaluation Of Alternative Electric Irrigation Rate Structures, Ardelle Lundeen, Don Taylor, Todd Lone

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

A mixed integer linear programming model is being developed to evaluate the effects of alternative electric rate structures on revenues to electric suppliers-distributors, returns to irrigators, and current and prospective demands for energy and water for irrigation. The model incorporates minimum, demand, and KWH charges for simultaneous analysis.

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Planning For Tomorrow - Today Program Description, Burton Pflueger Apr 1986

Planning For Tomorrow - Today Program Description, Burton Pflueger

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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Livestock Producers Should Not Ignore The Food Security Act Of 1985, Brian H. Schmiesing Mar 1986

Livestock Producers Should Not Ignore The Food Security Act Of 1985, Brian H. Schmiesing

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

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