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Assessment of references to agriculture in a middle grade science textbook
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
The central purpose of this study was to assess the degree of bias toward agriculture within a middle grade science textbook. Literary formats used to reference agriculture within the text were also assessed. A content analysis was used to identify...
An impact analysis on how biodiesel demand affects the fats and oils market
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
in 2012. This increased use of biodiesel may have a big impact on U.S. agriculture over the next few years. The newly added biodiesel demand could potentially affect the demand for fats and oils and the hierarchy of their prices. The primary objective...
The measurement of decoupled payments' effects on U.S. agricultural production
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
In the current WTO negotiations, the developing and the developed countries take an opposite view regarding the criteria for green box subsidies supposed to be decoupled from current production levels and prices. This study ...
The changing policy environment for agriculture in the European Union
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The EU has undergone two major expansions in just three years, enlarging from 15 members (EU-15) to 25 members in May 2004, and then adding Bulgaria and Romania in January 2007. Agriculture has played a central role in all the enlargement...
Are structural changes in the agri-food sector causing the instability of parochial ag-producers?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Parochial (Amish and Mennonites) agriculture producers have been known for their stability (historically large numbers) (Kollmorgen, 1943). Though, more recently, the percentage of parochial members who are ag-producers has been steadily declining...
Policy and program incentives and the adoption of agroforestry in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
More landowners in the USA are concerned about management of their lands and natural resources in light of the negative effects of many agricultural practices on the environment. Land conservation program incentives, which include agroforestry, were...
Adoption of organic farming systems in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Organic agricultural production in Missouri has grown since the inception of national organic production and labeling standards in 2002. Underlying the growth of certified organic operations and land area in Missouri are producers' motivations...
Institutional effects on grain producer price-risk management behavior : a comparative study across the United States and South Africa
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
This dissertation analyzes the impact of the surrounding agricultural marketing environment on grain producers' hedging decisions. This dissertation hypothesize that supports such as producer income supports and grain price protections create...
Income inequality within and between villages in a rural region of China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The economic reforms during the past eighteen years in China have increased income inequality. This study investigates the impact of policy changes on ...
A production theory application to modeling Korean beef import demand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research assesses the import demand for beef in the Korean market by source of origins including domestically produced beef. An indirect translog ...
Three essays on agricultural price volatility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The three essays of this dissertation cover issues of understanding and managing price uncertainty across the meat value chain and related futures market. The first essay discussed the implications of recent change in ...
Analysis of the average crop revenue election program, a representative farm approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program was created in the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. The program is intended to help offset years of low market revenues for agricultural producers. However, those who enroll in ACRE must...
The residual control roles of cooperative board of directors : a preliminary comparative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
. This dissertation examines how the boards of directors, acting as an internal governance mechanism, differ in perception, behavior, and ability across two unique forms of economic organization. A sample of 115 agricultural cooperative members, who serve...
Estimating India's soy protein consumption and exporting soy products to India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
India holds a large percentage of the world's population at over 16%. India is a relatively poor country with an estimated per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of only $650 compared to the U.S. at $39,000 in estimated ...
Adoption and diffusion of agrobiotechnologies in the US cotton production
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2004)
The study examines the farm level adoption and county level diffusion of three cotton biotechnologies in the US: insect resistant (Bollgard®), herbicide tolerance (Roundup Ready®), and stacked trait (Bollgard® & Roundup ...
What is the impact of livelihood strategies on farmers' climate risk perceptions in the Bolivian highlands?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The Andean Highland region in Bolivia possesses a harsh climate environment that is highly variable. This study combines risk perception literature and livelihood strategy literature to examine climate risk perceptions. ...
The portfolio problem in agricultural cooperatives: an integrated framework
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
A portfolio problem within agricultural cooperatives arises as a result of the traditional cooperative's property rights structure. As members' investment is tied to patronage, this traditional structure prevents them from adjusting cooperative...
Commercial grain merchandisers : interest in professional development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Little information exists on grain merchandisers, their characteristics, and the skills needed to be successful. This research contributes toward filling this gap. A summary of survey responses from 230 experienced grain ...
Analysis of creative and effective teaching behaviors ofuniversity [sic] instructors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This study examined the creative and effective teaching behaviors of instructors in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri. Three methods were used to examine instructor creativity, including a...
The effects of increased corn-ethanol production on U.S. natural gas prices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
In recent years, there has been a push to increase biofuel production in the United States. The biofuel of choice, it seems, has been ethanol produced from corn. The effects of increased corn-ethanol production on the ...