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The impact on domestic prices and government costs of limiting wheat procurement in India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
India's government plays a major role in the Indian wheat market, procuring wheat at a minimum support price for distribution to consumers at a subsidized rate through fair price shops. The costs of this program have been ...
An analysis of cost-size relationships in hog production
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)
"The state of Missouri was fourth in the production of market hogs in the United States in 1968. Hogs are produced in every county and on 40 percent of the farms in the state. Figure 1-1 shows the distribution and intensity ...
An economic analysis of potential water resource development for agriculture in the Blackwater-Lamine River Basin, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)
This study estimates the potential future agricultural benefits of flood control and drainage development in the Blackwater-Lamine River Basin, Missouri. A linear programming model was used to derive solutions for three future demand...
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...
Three essays on the idiosyncrasies of a perennial crop : the case of the US almond market
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The United States (US) is the dominant global producer and exporter of almonds, and its exports are sensitive to both the supply and demand in other countries. In the first essay a proposed framework that captures supply ...
An analysis of the agricultural base and potential in State Economic Area 2b in northeast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1965)
Important changes have occurred since 1950 in the agriculture of the State Economic Area 2b, a sixteen county area in northeast Missouri. The changes have been induced by broad movements in economic and technological forces affecting the agriculture...
How do Brazil's mandated blending requirement and world crude oil price affect international markets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
In recent years, more and more countries and areas have become increasingly concerned with environmental problems, and energy independence goals as a result of the high crude oil price. In this context, biofuels are widely ...
An assessment of the impact of landscape soil, government programs and crop insurance on the profitability of perennial grass cropping systems grown for bioenergy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Cellulosic biomass is among the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels being considered in Missouri. In order to become a viable energy source, there needs to be a reliable supply of cellulosic material. Miscanthus, ...
Agricultural loan evaluation with discriminant analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)
As each year passes, the farmers' needs for adequate credit adapted to their particular type of businesses, become more evident, The shift in the past half century to a mechanized agriculture has greatly increased farm credit needs. The total real...
Incentives for food crop production in Tanzania : with special reference to the Mbeya region
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1984)
for traditional agriculture, and an inverse of the improved one. Technology Set II (improved production conditions) represents technology that has been determined to be physically possible in research trials for the region. It is assumed to be profitable...
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...
A feedlot beef cattle production function study with an economic analysis of corn-silage rations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)
cattle can be based. Agricultural economists have suggested the need for a better factual understanding and knowledge of the supply response of individual agricultural commodities. Bishop and Toussaint suggest that a major reason for studying individual...
Three essays on food security, agricultural productivity, and commodity basis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The proposed research is constructed around the theme of food security, agricultural productivity, and commodity basis. The first paper analyzes the impacts of COVID-19 on the Bangladesh rice market within the framework of a partial equilibrium...
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...
Three essays on phosphorus runoff and water quality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
and agricultural areas. In this dissertation, I focus on phosphorous (P) fertilizer because P is the limiting nutrient in freshwater systems. If we can reduce P runoff from urban and agricultural non-point sources, water quality can be improved. ... By analyzing...
The role of bridging and linking social capital in household wealth: a case study of two livelihoods in Treasure Beach, Jamaica
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The Caribbean is a developing region of the world that has struggled to overcome corrupt governmental programs and agencies. Poverty and crime are commonplace, and a strong distrust of government is often present. With ...
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 ...
The development and evaluation of a method of estimating Missouri country farm income from secondary data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1962)
"Specific objectives: There are discrepancies in farm income between counties in a given state. The extent and nature of these discrepancies are concealed when income is aggregated into a single figure for the state. The ...