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Extension Educators' Perceptions Of Risk Management Training Needs, Steven W. Martin, Oscar Vergara, George F. Patrick, Keith H. Coble, Thomas O. Knight, Alan Baquet Aug 2003

Extension Educators' Perceptions Of Risk Management Training Needs, Steven W. Martin, Oscar Vergara, George F. Patrick, Keith H. Coble, Thomas O. Knight, Alan Baquet

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

Risk management is a key issue for farmers and also receives significant national and local political attention. Because much of the outreach in this area is delivered through the Cooperative Extension Service, research on how Extension educators perceive their clients' needs and their own demand for additional training is important for educational programming.

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated a risk management education competitive grants program during 1998. The information reported here is partial output from one of the surveys conducted by …

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Sustainable Agricultural Growth In The Al-Ahsa Oasis Of Saudi Arabia: Harmonizing Wto Goals, Environmental Constraints, And National Food Security Issues, Ahmad Mohammad Al-Mass Aug 2003

Sustainable Agricultural Growth In The Al-Ahsa Oasis Of Saudi Arabia: Harmonizing Wto Goals, Environmental Constraints, And National Food Security Issues, Ahmad Mohammad Al-Mass

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Local agricultural practices in Saudi Arabia today are shaped by local land, labor, and technological conditions, by national governmental regulations, subsidies, and price controls, and by the global impacts of foreign competition and goals of international organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO). Human and natural forces over which local oasis residents have no control exert more influence upon their social and economic life than do daily agricultural tasks. These forces are recognized by Saudi national planners, for agricultural development is very important to the government and to oasis dwellers in Saudi Arabia. Reducing the loss of foreign exchange, …

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Mathematical Formulas For Calculating Net Returns From Participation In Government Programs, Crp, And Crop Insurance Alternatives, Dustin L. Pendell, William R. Perry, Jeffrey R. Williams, G. Art Barnaby, Bradley Lubben Aug 2003

Mathematical Formulas For Calculating Net Returns From Participation In Government Programs, Crp, And Crop Insurance Alternatives, Dustin L. Pendell, William R. Perry, Jeffrey R. Williams, G. Art Barnaby, Bradley Lubben

Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature

The purpose of this report is to provide a revised version of the publication, “Mathematical Formulas for Calculating Net Returns from Participation in Government Commodity Programs including Marketing Loans” (Williams and Barnaby, 1994). The change in design of the government commodity programs and development of several crop insurance alternatives has been significant since the previous paper was published. The formulas for calculating net returns incorporate provisions from the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and several crop insurance designs developed in the 1990s. Individuals conducting research or education programs will be able to use this revision for reference …

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Carbon Trading In Europe Is On The (Near) Horizon, Gary D. Lynne Jul 2003

Carbon Trading In Europe Is On The (Near) Horizon, Gary D. Lynne

Cornhusker Economics

The European Parliament just recently committed the 15-European Union countries to forming a greenhouse gas market trading in carbon equivalents starting January 1, 2005, consistent with each country also ratifying the Kyoto Protocol. Other European countries will also likely be included, for a total of twenty-seven countries. Trading will be among as many as 10,000 to 12,000 industrial and public firms (e.g., electric utilities burning coal) that account for almost one-half the emissions of greenhouse gases in Europe. The precursor to trading will be the setting of emissions caps on 1) each country; 2) on each industry within each country, …

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Interpreting Bids From A Vickrey Auction When There Are Public Good Attributes, Sean P. Hurley, James B. Kliebenstein Jul 2003

Interpreting Bids From A Vickrey Auction When There Are Public Good Attributes, Sean P. Hurley, James B. Kliebenstein

Agribusiness

This paper provides a model that allows for interpreting bids in a Vickrey auction when the good has public good attributes. It also examines information obtained from a Vickrey auction, which collected consumer’s willingness-to-pay for pork products that had embedded environmental attributes, and applies the new interpretation to the bids.

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Dairy Cow Ownership And Child Nutritional Status In Kenya, Charles F. Nicholson, Lucy Mwangi, Steven J. Staal, Philip K. Thornton Jul 2003

Dairy Cow Ownership And Child Nutritional Status In Kenya, Charles F. Nicholson, Lucy Mwangi, Steven J. Staal, Philip K. Thornton

Agribusiness

This study examines the hypothesis that dairy cow ownership improves child nutritional status. Using household data from coastal and highland Kenya, three econometric model formulations are estimated. Positive impacts on chronic malnutrition are observed for coastal Kenya. No negative effects on acute or chronic malnutrition are found for either region.

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A Tale Of Two Premiums—Examining Bids From A Multiple Round Vickrey Auction With Differing Information Sets, Sean P. Hurley, James B. Kliebenstein Jul 2003

A Tale Of Two Premiums—Examining Bids From A Multiple Round Vickrey Auction With Differing Information Sets, Sean P. Hurley, James B. Kliebenstein

Agribusiness

Two definitions of willingness-to-pay derived from a Vickrey auction with multi-product and multiple rounds with different information sets are examined. These definitions are examined in the context of valuing pork products with embedded environmental attributes and we show how information can have adverse effects on a base product of comparison.

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The Base Capital Plan For Managing Cooperative Equity, Jeffrey S. Royer Jul 2003

The Base Capital Plan For Managing Cooperative Equity, Jeffrey S. Royer

Cornhusker Economics

Equity management is always challenging for agricultural cooperatives, which generally rely on patronage-based methods for accumulating equity and are frequently subject to competing pressures from current and former patrons. Current patrons, who must pay income tax on patronage refunds, may seek to have a greater proportion of refunds paid in cash. Meanwhile, former patrons may press to have retained patronage refund allocations redeemed in a more timely manner. Faced with these demands, many cooperatives have experienced considerable difficulty in maintaining adequate levels of equity capital.

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Dairy Policy And Price Volatility, Charles F. Nicholson, Thomas Fiddaman Jul 2003

Dairy Policy And Price Volatility, Charles F. Nicholson, Thomas Fiddaman

Agribusiness

The US dairy industry is shaped by a patchwork of regulations accumulated over a long history of intervention to achieve various, sometimes conflicting, policy goals. Price supports have long been a central feature of dairy markets, but were largely withdrawn beginning in 1988. Since that time, there has been a dramatic increase in the variability of farm milk and milk product prices. The origins and desirability of volatility has been the subject of much debate; unfortunately models in existence to date have shed little light on the question due to their adoption of essentially non-dynamic methods. This article introduces a …

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South Dakota Agricultural Land Values And Cash Rental Rates: 2003, Burton Pflueger, Larry Janssen Jul 2003

South Dakota Agricultural Land Values And Cash Rental Rates: 2003, Burton Pflueger, Larry Janssen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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The New Eu Regulation On Gmos: Causes And Consequences, Konstantinos Giannakas Jul 2003

The New Eu Regulation On Gmos: Causes And Consequences, Konstantinos Giannakas

Cornhusker Economics

On July 2 the European Parliament approved a new regulation governing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) that includes a requirement for products with more than 0.9 percent of biotech material to be labeled as: “This product is produced with GMOs.” The regulation also includes provisions for tracing GMOs at all stages of production. The regulation is expected to be approved by the Council of Ministers of Agriculture and pass into law before the end of the summer. The introduction of strict traceability and labeling requirements by the European Union (EU) is the latest event in an on-going dispute between the EU …

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French Quality And Eco-Labeling Schemes: Do They Also Benefit The Environment?, Thomas Dobbs, Genevieve Nquyen, Sherry Bertramsen, Bruno Legagneux Jul 2003

French Quality And Eco-Labeling Schemes: Do They Also Benefit The Environment?, Thomas Dobbs, Genevieve Nquyen, Sherry Bertramsen, Bruno Legagneux

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

In this paper, results are reported for analyses we recently conducted to examine the environmental effects of major 'quality' and 'eco-labeling' schemes in use in the Midi-Pyrenees region of the south of France. Schemes analyzed are described in the next section. Following that, the data and methods of analysis are explained. Next, results of statistical analyses are presented. These results are complemented by qualitative results drawn from in-depth case studies of three food quality schemes. Conclusions and policy implications are presented in the last section of the paper.

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Eliminating Fallow: What Is The Best Transition Crop Back To Winter Wheat?, Paul Burgener Jul 2003

Eliminating Fallow: What Is The Best Transition Crop Back To Winter Wheat?, Paul Burgener

Cornhusker Economics

Dryland crop production has been a key component in the economy of the Central Great Plains for over 100 years. Although the river valleys and some underground water sources have provided small areas of irrigation, dryland crop production is dominant. With additional demands on the limited water resource in this region, dryland crop production is expected to increase in importance in the future.

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Livestock Friendly County Zoning Bill Enacted, J. David Aiken Jul 2003

Livestock Friendly County Zoning Bill Enacted, J. David Aiken

Cornhusker Economics

On May 22, 2003 the Nebraska Unicameral adopted Legislative Bill 754 (1) to allow the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to designate counties as livestock friendly, and (2) to change procedures for county livestock zoning permits. LB754 is the latest chapter in an ongoing legal and political battle over livestock production. LB754 was signed by Governor Johanns and will take effect August 31, 2003. This newsletter briefly reviews LB754 within the context of recent livestock production controversies.

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Model State Land Use Legislation For New England, New England Environmental Finance Center, Muskie School Of Public Service Jul 2003

Model State Land Use Legislation For New England, New England Environmental Finance Center, Muskie School Of Public Service

Legislation

Sprawl is neither the ordained nor the inevitable outcome upon the New England landscape. A coordinated response to sprawl by the public and private sectors is possible, and could dramatically improve land use patterns and reduce the cost of local government. For the New England states, such a response would include, among other elements, legislation to eliminate existing gaps in the land use laws of each state – gaps that presently encourage or sanction sprawling development. It would also include incentives for municipalities to think beyond their borders and to act with greater efficiency and effect. It is the purpose …

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Focus Spring/Summer 2003 Jul 2003

Focus Spring/Summer 2003

FOCUS: Economic Issues for Nebraskans

Contents:
Anti-corporate Farming Laws and Industry Structure: The Case of Initiative 300 and Cattle Feeding by Azzeddine M. Azzam, John R. Schroeter, and J. David Aiken
Grandfathered Corporations and Initiative 300 by J. David Aiken
New Generation Cooperatives Are Part of UNL’s Educational Effort by Lynn H. Lutgen
Switchgrass—A Biomass Energy Crop for the Great Plains? by Richard K. Perrin, Kenneth P. Vogel, and Marty R. Schmer
Market Journal Presents Analysis of Agricultural Markets and Risk Management Strategies by H. Douglas Jose
Off-farm Employment and Income in Nebraska by Ram Valluru, H. Douglas Jose, and Dennis M. Conley
MBA in …

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Investing In Hope: Aids, Life Expectancy, And Human Capital Accumulation, Rui Huang, Lilyan E. Fulginiti, E. Wesley F. Peterson Jul 2003

Investing In Hope: Aids, Life Expectancy, And Human Capital Accumulation, Rui Huang, Lilyan E. Fulginiti, E. Wesley F. Peterson

Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature

A three period overlapping generations model is developed to investigate the impact of shorter life expectancy due to disease, on human capital investment decisions and income growth. This research is particularly relevant to Sub-Saharan Africa given the dramatic reduction in life expectancy due to HIV/AIDS and the potential lasting effects on growth. Our results indicate that as life expectancy shortens so does schooling inducing a lower growth rate of income. These relationships are even more pronounced for the African continent than for the rest of the world.

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Nebraska City Visitors Survey, Randolph L. Cantrell Jul 2003

Nebraska City Visitors Survey, Randolph L. Cantrell

Rural Initiative Program: Publications and Reports

During the month of July, 2003, Nebraska City Tourism and Events and the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted a survey of visitors to the Nebraska City area.

The survey was designed to provide information related to the activities and experiences of tourists and other visitors to the Nebraska City area, especially as related to the hospitality industry.

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Research Projects Within The Sdsu Economics Department, Larry Janseen, Richard Shane Jun 2003

Research Projects Within The Sdsu Economics Department, Larry Janseen, Richard Shane

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Feeder And Fed Cattle Now Covered Under The Livestock Risk Protection Pilot Program, Matthew M. Larson, H. Douglas Jose Jun 2003

Feeder And Fed Cattle Now Covered Under The Livestock Risk Protection Pilot Program, Matthew M. Larson, H. Douglas Jose

Cornhusker Economics

On December 18, 2002 the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) approved an expansion of the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) pilot program to include fed and feeder cattle. The LRP pilot program was first approved by the FCIC on November 15, 2001 and began offering the insurance to swine producers on July 8, 2002.

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Planning For Future Farmers, Darrell R. Mark Jun 2003

Planning For Future Farmers, Darrell R. Mark

Cornhusker Economics

The Spring Semester ended about one month ago for students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska. The end of the academic school year always marks an exciting and busy time for students and their instructors as class projects are completed, final exams are taken and plans for the summer are made. It is always interesting to watch what career paths graduates will follow after completion of their studies. Many will find employment in the agribusiness industry, some will pursue a graduate degree and some may launch their own business ventures.

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Risk And The Economic Incentive To Retain Ownership Of Steer Calves, Scott Fausti, Brad Johnson, William Epperson, Nancy Grathwohl Jun 2003

Risk And The Economic Incentive To Retain Ownership Of Steer Calves, Scott Fausti, Brad Johnson, William Epperson, Nancy Grathwohl

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Retained ownership of steer calves is an investment decision for cow/calf producers. Data collected over a three-year period on 845 steer calves reveals that retaining ownership of steer calves is, on average, profitable. Systematic and unsystematic risks associated with retaining ownership of steer calves are identified. Empirical results indicate that unsystematic risk account for 67% of the variability in the rate of return to retained ownership. Empirical evidence also suggests that retaining ownership is a riskier investment decision than assumed in the earlier literature. This suggests that the lack of enthusiasm for retaining ownership by cow/calf producers is the result …

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Analysis Of Corn Production And Usage, Katie Gaskins, Dennis Conley Jun 2003

Analysis Of Corn Production And Usage, Katie Gaskins, Dennis Conley

Department of Agricultural Economics: Presentations, Working Papers, and Gray Literature

Contents:

Analysis of Corn Production and Usage

ArcViewSoftware

Net Deficit States

Texas Corn Production

Nebraska Price Surface

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Some Thoughts On U.S. - European Relations, George Pfeiffer Jun 2003

Some Thoughts On U.S. - European Relations, George Pfeiffer

Cornhusker Economics

Having recently returned from this year’s annual student agribusiness study tour to France, I was struck by a number of changing attitudes in Europe regarding their relationship with the U.S., and also struck by the degree to which some attitudes have changed little or not at all.

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Nascent Entrepreneurs: Are They Worth Our Investment?, Marilyn R. Schlake Jun 2003

Nascent Entrepreneurs: Are They Worth Our Investment?, Marilyn R. Schlake

Cornhusker Economics

New business formation is key to any society expecting economic growth and industry innovation. Giant corporations of today were once start-up companies more than 25 years ago. Apple Computer, started in 1978, had $8 billion in sales in 2000 and employed approximately 95,000 people. Likewise, Microsoft Corporation, started in 1976, is the world’s largest software company with more than $23 billion in sales. Other well-known companies such as Federal Express, Walmart, ConAgra and Amazon.com were once fledgling businesses that revolutionized industries.

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Predicting Nutritional Requirements And Lactation Performance Of Dual-Purpose Cows Using A Dynamic Model, O. Reynoso-Campos, D. G. Fox, R. W. Blake, M. C. Barry, L. O. Tedeschi, C. F. Nicholson, H. M. Kaiser, P. A. Oltenacu Jun 2003

Predicting Nutritional Requirements And Lactation Performance Of Dual-Purpose Cows Using A Dynamic Model, O. Reynoso-Campos, D. G. Fox, R. W. Blake, M. C. Barry, L. O. Tedeschi, C. F. Nicholson, H. M. Kaiser, P. A. Oltenacu

Agribusiness

A dynamic application of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS) model was developed to predict annual cycles in animal nutrient requirements and performance of dual-purpose (milk and beef) cows. Interactions from mobilisation and repletion of body tissue reserves and feed biological values are accounted with a time step of one day, which considers physiological status of the animal, variation in dietary composition, and other environmental factors. This outcome was achieved by modifying the input and output structure of the CNCPS version 4.0 to compute body weight and changes in body reserves based on predicted milk production, intake of …

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Did The Voluntary Price Reporting System Fail To Provide Price Transparency In The Cash Market For Dressed Steers: Evidence From South Dakota, Scott Fausti, Matthew Diersen Jun 2003

Did The Voluntary Price Reporting System Fail To Provide Price Transparency In The Cash Market For Dressed Steers: Evidence From South Dakota, Scott Fausti, Matthew Diersen

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

The information value of the former USDA voluntary price reporting system is investigated for dressed weight slaughter steers. The ability of the former system to promote market transparency and price discovery in the cash market is evaluated with state level mandatory price reporting data collected from September 1999 to April 2001. The empirical framework evaluates the informational value of public price reports according to the criteria established in the market integration literature. The empirical results indicate that in the cash market for dressed weight steers, in South Dakota and Nebraska the former voluntary price reporting system did foster market transparency …

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Iraq’S Potential As A Market For U.S. Agriculture, Roy Frederick May 2003

Iraq’S Potential As A Market For U.S. Agriculture, Roy Frederick

Cornhusker Economics

Nebraska farmers and ranchers are always sensitive to new market opportunities. Thus, it’s not surprising that questions have arisen about potential sales of U.S. agricultural products to Iraq.

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Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling: The Ongoing Cool Debate Continues In Kearney, Wendy Umberger, Darrell R. Mark, Dillon Feuz May 2003

Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling: The Ongoing Cool Debate Continues In Kearney, Wendy Umberger, Darrell R. Mark, Dillon Feuz

Cornhusker Economics

The ongoing debate over mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) continues, despite COOL being passed as part of the 2002 Farm Bill and plans for it to become a mandatory program on September 30, 2004. As the discussion surrounding COOL intensifies, it is clear that there is still much contention regarding implementation of the mandatory COOL provisions.

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South Dakota Farmland Rental Markets: Latest Conditions And Practices, John Cole, Larry Janssen May 2003

South Dakota Farmland Rental Markets: Latest Conditions And Practices, John Cole, Larry Janssen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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