2014 Weed Science Research Report – Blue Section,
2014
North Dakota State University
2014 Weed Science Research Report – Blue Section, Ndsu Weed Science, Dept. Of Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences Weed Science Reports
The Weed Science team at North Dakota State University conduct field research in the State of North Dakota. This specific document reports on field research conducted in 2014. It includes work on corn, soybean and the management of several weeds in North Dakota.
2014 Weed Science Research Report – Yellow Section,
2014
North Dakota State University
2014 Weed Science Research Report – Yellow Section, Ndsu Weed Science, Dept. Of Plant Sciences
Plant Sciences Weed Science Reports
The Weed Science team at North Dakota State University conduct field research in the State of North Dakota. This specific document reports on field research conducted in 2014. It includes work on several minor crops and the management of several weeds in North Dakota.
Basic Selection, Nutrition And Care Of Show Poultry,
2014
Utah State University Extension
Basic Selection, Nutrition And Care Of Show Poultry, Troy D. Cooper, Darrell Rothlisberger, David D. Frame
All Current Publications
This fact sheet provides tips on selecting chickens for shows, and how to feed and care for show poultry.
Experiences Of Heat Stress Vulnerability And Climate Change Among Farmers In Ghana,
2014
Edith Cowan University
Experiences Of Heat Stress Vulnerability And Climate Change Among Farmers In Ghana, Kwasi Frimpong, Jacques D. Oosthuizen, Eddie J. Van Etten
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
The trend over the last decade of increasing temperature associated with climate change with the impacts being felt in the poorest communities of the developing world is unequivocal. Bawku East of northern Ghana is assessed as one of the poorest communities. Being a farming community the study investigates the extent of farmers’ experiences on heat and climate change. A selected number of 308 farmers from a farming population of over 15,000 were interviewed about heat stress and climate change to gauge their level of vulnerability to heat stress at the household and farm levels, as well as their general experiences …
International Perspectives On Sustainable Agriculture In Cuba,
2014
Portland State University
International Perspectives On Sustainable Agriculture In Cuba, B. Danielle Smith
University Honors Theses
Since the economic crisis following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cuba has restructured their agriculture with a greater focus on domestic production of domestically consumed produce, and a dramatic reduction of petroleum products in all aspects of food production. This overhaul has included the broad application of what is termed agroecology – agricultural practices which focus on principles of biodiversity and sustainability – and inter-farm cooperation facilitated by the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) and Campesino a Campesino. Academics and journalists from within and abroad have critically examined aspects of the novel reforms developed in the country …
Three Essays On U.S. Meat Goat Production: Goal Structure, Selection Of Breeding Stock, And Meat Goat Marketing,
2014
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Three Essays On U.S. Meat Goat Production: Goal Structure, Selection Of Breeding Stock, And Meat Goat Marketing, Narayan Prasad Nyaupane
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
This study investigates three major areas of U.S. meat goat production – goal structure, selection of breeding stock, and marketing, by using survey data received from U.S. meat goat producers. Of 1,600 producers surveyed, 584 usable responses were obtained with an adjusted response rate of 43%. The fuzzy pair-wise comparison method was used to determine producer goal structure. The results showed that profit maximization and leisure-related goals were highly considered goals and controlling weeds/vegetation and increasing farm size were the least considered goals by U.S. meat goat producers. A choice-based conjoint study was conducted to identify producer preferences for meat …
Evaluating Alternative Techniques For Forecasting Industrial And Occupational Employment,
2014
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Evaluating Alternative Techniques For Forecasting Industrial And Occupational Employment, Drew A. Varnado
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
This paper offers three different regional output-by-industry forecasting techniques (time series, Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)-based, and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE)-based) and two different occupation-by-industry matrices (national and state geographies) for use in the creation of industry/occupation employment forecasts. Estimates are compared to actual data from eight years from 2001 to 2010. OLS regressions are run to determine how well modeled employment estimates fit actual employment for the state of Louisiana. A meta-analysis style regression of the R-sqaured values on model characteristics (accounted for using Boolean dummy-variables) determines that industrial output forecasting techniques do not provide statistically different R-squared values, but …
Application Of Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis To Determine Consumers' Preferences And Willingness To Pay For Grass Fed Beef In The United States,
2014
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Application Of Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis To Determine Consumers' Preferences And Willingness To Pay For Grass Fed Beef In The United States, Franklin Fernando Vaca Moran
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
U.S. consumption of beef has declined during the last three decades. Consumer preferences have shifted toward products that are considered healthy, environmentally friendly and obtained through sustainable production methods. Because of the characteristics of grass-fed beef production, consumers are becoming more interested in grass-fed beef products than conventional beef products. A choice-based experiment was used to assess consumer’s preferences for grass-fed beef. A national online survey was conducted in May 2012 and the information from 4000 respondents was collected from the entire U.S. The respondents were divided in two groups of similar size: grass-fed beef eaters, comprised by the respondents …
The Worlds Of Agriculture In Asia : Agricultural And Economic Development,
2014
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
The Worlds Of Agriculture In Asia : Agricultural And Economic Development, Lorna Econg Amrinto
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The agro-fundamentalists consider agriculture as the engine of growth while agro-pessimists argue that economic growth causes agricultural productivity. It is the main engine of growth in agriculture-based countries; less important in transforming economies; and plays the same role as other tradable sectors in urbanized countries (World Bank, 2008). This work revisits agriculture’s role in the development process within the experience of Asia where the majority of the population heavily depends on agriculture. Chapter 2 presents the results of causality tests between agriculture and economic growth in bivariate systems using the TYDL methodology. For some of agriculture-based Asia (Bhutan, Lao, Cambodia …
Analysis Of Media Coverage Of Selected Food Safety Events On The Demand For The Recalled Products,
2014
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Analysis Of Media Coverage Of Selected Food Safety Events On The Demand For The Recalled Products, Abhishek Bhagwat Bharad
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The major focus of this study was to identify the linkage between information and consumer behavior and to examine the role that a new media index played in the identifying the tone of news stories. Past studies have relied on using the number of media stories but, this study tests a new approach, i.e., in order to analyze the effect of information by incorporating the sentiment indices. These indices were created based on the tone of the news story. The results from sentiment indices were compared to the results from the information index. Barten’s Synthetic model (BSM) was used to …
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Pregnancy Diagnosis,
2014
Utah State University Extension
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Pregnancy Diagnosis, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole
All Current Publications
This fact sheet describes how to identify pregnant heifers and cows within 28 days of breeding using the pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAG) test.
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: The Snap Bvd Test,
2014
Utah State University Extension
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: The Snap Bvd Test, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole
All Current Publications
Bovine Viral Diarrhea is a contagious beef cattle virus. The Snap BVD Test can provide accurate results in 20 to 25 minutes. This fact sheet describes how to perform the test.
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Genetic Testing,
2014
Utah State University Extension
Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Genetic Testing, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson
All Current Publications
This fact sheet describes genetic testing for beef cattle to identify which animals in a herd are the most productive or least productive and make some culling decisions based on the results of the tests.
Serviceberry In The Garden,
2014
Utah State University
Serviceberry In The Garden, Kristan Crouch, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black
All Current Publications
This fact sheet describes serviceberry and includes varieties, how to grow, diseases, and uses.
Russian Olive Control - Cut Stump Treatment,
2014
Utah State University
Russian Olive Control - Cut Stump Treatment, Ron Patterson, Dennis Worwood
All Current Publications
This fact sheet discusses cut stump herbicide treatment, which can be used to control Russian olive at any time of the year.
Nurturing Native Plants, A Guide To Vegetative Propagation Of Native Woody Plants In Utah,
2014
Utah State University
Nurturing Native Plants, A Guide To Vegetative Propagation Of Native Woody Plants In Utah, Larry Rupp, Adrea Wheaton
All Current Publications
The goal of this publication was to collect propagation protocols from research literature and compile successful methods used for each native species listed. Where information was unavailable for a species, we have listed the only propagation alternatives. The propagation protocols are laid out much like a recipe would be, listing the various ingredients and materials required for each ‘dish’. This ‘cookbook’ is a work-in-progress. If you find you have additions to suggest, please email: [email protected].
Grain Finishing Beef: Alternative Rations, Cattle Performance And Feeding Costs For Small Feeders,
2014
Utah State University
Grain Finishing Beef: Alternative Rations, Cattle Performance And Feeding Costs For Small Feeders, Dillon M. Feuz, Jesse Russell
All Current Publications
In a feeding trial at Utah State University during the summer of 2013, it was found that cattle had higher ADG when fed SFC compared to whole corn. However, when the relative cost of SFC and whole corn were considered, feeding whole corn compared to SFC resulted in nearly identical feed costs per pound of gain. Actual and relative costs of SFC and whole corn can and do vary over time and across geographic regions. Therefore, feeders could use the information in this fact sheet to determine which feed will be the most economical for them.
Farm And Ranch Financial Statements,
2014
Utah State University
Farm And Ranch Financial Statements, Clark Israelsen, Dillon Feuz
All Current Publications
This fact sheet is a brief overview of the financial statements and budgeting tools that are likely a part of most farm financial record keeping systems. Links are provided for additional detail on any one financial report or topic. A brief description of a Balance Sheet, a Profit Loss Statement or Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows and Enterprise Analysis is included.
Just Farming: An Environmental Justice Perspective On The Capacity Of Grassroots Organizations To Support The Rights Of Organic Farmers And Laborers,
2014
Antioch University - New England
Just Farming: An Environmental Justice Perspective On The Capacity Of Grassroots Organizations To Support The Rights Of Organic Farmers And Laborers, Rebecca Elaine Berkey
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
This mixed methods study builds upon literature and research in environmental justice, public participation, and community development to examine how justice-related issues impact farmers and workers on organic farms in the Northeastern United States. It also examines how involvement in a grassroots organization helps farmers and workers address these issues. At the core of the study is an exploration of environmental justice and its applications at a broad, systemic level; an examination of the current context of laborers in organic agriculture in the Northeast; and finally an investigation of the effects of grassroots organizing within the Northeast Organic Farming Association …
U.S. Drought Monitor, December 31, 2013,
2013
NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPC
U.S. Drought Monitor, December 31, 2013, Matthew Rosencrans
United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive
Drought map of U.S. for December 31, 2013 (12/31/13) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Winter wheat.
