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Economic Impacts of Not Extending Biofuels Subsidies
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-05)
This study uses a stochastic model to analyze the impact of not extending the ethanol tax credit, the ethanol import tariff, or the $1.00 per gallon biodiesel tax credit on the biofuels and agricultural commodity markets.
Causes & Implications of the Food Price Surge
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2008-12)
This paper analyzes the food price surge of 2005 to 2008 in order to better understand the factors causing higher and more volatile food prices during this period, to ascertain the relative importance and possible persistence ...
Impacts of Changes in Direct Payment Rates, Target Prices and Loan Rates
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-06)
This report examines several proposals that would maintain the current structure of farm programs, but adjust direct payment rates, target prices and loan rates....
Impacts of Increased Marketing Loan Rates
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000-04)
This report analyzes two scenarios of alternative marketing loan rates. In the first scenario (Pomeroy #1), the loan rate for soybeans is increased. Under the second scenario (Pomeroy #2), loan rates for oilseeds are maintained at current levels...
National Policy Efforts by Commodity and General Farm Organizations: Background Information and Comparative Statistics
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2008-02)
This report provides background information for major US agricultural commodities, comparative statistics for nine US commodity and general farm organizations, as well as emerging themes related to interviews with each of the organizations related...
MTR and the EU Commission Proposal for the WTO: - An analysis of their effect on the EU and Irish agricultural sector
(2003-05)
In the short history of the FAPRI-Ireland Partnership there has been no shortage of policy proposals to analyse. As part of the Agenda 2000 process the CAP is undergoing significant reform following the agreement made at the European Council...
Impacts of the Commodity Provisions of the Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007 (FARM 21)
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-07)
This report examines the impacts of the commodity provisions of the legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Ron Kind entitled the “Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007.”...
FAPRI 2005 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators...
1-2-3 Scenarios: An Analysis of Safety Net Alternatives
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000-07)
An analysis of the impacts of three safety net alternatives, (1) A Modified Supplemental Income Payment (MSIP) program, (2) Increased marketing loan rates (LR), and (3) Direct payments in the form of Market Loss Assistance ...
FAPRI 2004 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators....
Analysis of the NAWG Policy Option
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001-05)
At the request of Senators Larry Craig and Max Baucus and Representatives Mike
Simpson and Earl Pomeroy, FAPRI has analyzed a farm bill policy option developed by
the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). The ...
FAPRI 2002 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002-07)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators....
US Biofuel Baseline Briefing Book: Projections for Agricultural and Biofuel Markets
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), University of Missouri-Columbia, 2010-05)
This report is an addendum to the FAPRI U.S. Baseline Briefing book providing additional detail on biofuel and Renewable Identification Number (RIN) markets in the ten year baseline projections and biofuel credits and tariff expiration scenario...
Returns to Biofuel Production
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-03)
The biofuel industry is transforming US agriculture. Rapid expansion of ethanol and biodiesel production has contributed to higher prices for corn, soybean oil, and a wide range of other agricultural commodities.
Impacts of Selected Title I Provisions of the Senate Committee Farm Bill
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-11)
This report examines selected provisions of Title I of the “Food and Energy Security Act of 2007,” as approved by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry....
FAPRI 2001 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001-02)
This document is a baseline projection for the agricultural economy using a very specific set of assumptions. The baseline serves as a benchmark for analyzing alternative policies.
FAPRI 2003 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators....
When Point Estimates Miss the Point: Stochastic Modeling of WTO Restrictions
(2005-11)
Point estimates of agricultural and trade policy impacts often paint an incomplete or even misleading picture. For many purposes it is important to estimate a distribution of
outcomes. Stochastic modeling can be especially ...
FAPRI-Ireland 2001 EU Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001-05)
In April 2001, members of the FAPRI-Ireland partnership prepared baseline projections for European Union cereal, oilseed, meat, and dairy markets. These projections represent our best estimate of what EU markets would look like under a very specific...
FAPRI's Analysis of the EPA's Proposed CAFO Regulations
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001-07)
This study of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) regulations was conducted at the request of the Committee on Agriculture, United States House of Representatives. The FAPRI staff...