Department of Agricultural Economics (MU): Recent submissions
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Energy use in meat processing in the Midwest
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1979)"The events of the past several years have raised concern about the availability and price of energy in the U.S. Americans, who had long believed that they possessed limitless resources, are finding higher energy prices ... -
Trade barriers to grain cooperatives in exporting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)The objective of this study was to determine if there were any barriers to grain cooperatives in exporting. Barriers are obstacles associated with the structure of the market. Data compiled to determine if any barriers ... -
Factors influencing use of split-lines of credit and internal capital rationing among PCA borrowers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1984)Farmers’ use of credit has been studied extensively because debt capital is an integral part of present-day agricultural financial management. However, very little is known about split-lines of credit or multiple sources ... -
Job turnover among displaced agricultural workers within the Mississippi Delta area of Eastern Arkansas : extent, costs, and criteria of cause
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1974)Labor turnover has been defined as a phenomenon which serves to reflect the degree of stagnation or instability in the labor market. Whenever the rate of labor turnover is high, vis-a-vis, no expansion, excess movement and ... -
Identification of the Missouri public's perception of natural resource problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1974)"The question of how resources are allocated is basic to the type of economic system a country chooses. In our mixed economy we have chosen to rely on market allocation while substituting other approaches only in cases of ... -
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 ... -
Rice : an alternative crop for southeast Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)"The United States produces two percent of the world rice crop, but accounts for one-third of the rice trade in the world. Most rice is consumed within the border of the producing countries but the United States exports ... -
A proposed set of alternative end-products for an electronic data processing farm accounting and managerial information system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)"Objectives and methodology: The dual objectives of this thesis are to: 1. Present those concepts and principles useful in developing an EDP farm accounting and managerial information system as suggested by an in-depth ... -
An analysis of the impact of the changes in the delivery procedure of the fresh shell egg futures contract
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1973)The relatively recent changes in the delivery system of fresh shell egg futures contract from cold storage warehouse delivery to egg packing plant delivery have met with widespread criticisms in regard to their validity ... -
Pricing arrangements for one grade of milk
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)"The dairy industry has experienced an accelerated rate of change in recent years. These changes have been widespread, affecting the entire industry rather than isolated segments such as production, marketing, or consumption. ... -
A feedlot beef cattle production function study with an economic analysis of corn-silage rations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The Problem and Objectives: The basic Impetus for this study is well summarized by Heady’s comment: Although economics deals quite largely with the maximization (profit, national product) or minimization (cost, resource ... -
Milk supply response in Greater Kansas City marketing area
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1964)The growth of the dairy industry has been an important factor in the agricultural development of the United States. Missouri has shared in this development. The sale of dairy products has contributed nine to thirteen percent ... -
Economic analysis of winter vegetable markets in Tunisia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1985)The rapid development of the non-traditional winter vegetable industry in Tunisia has resulted frequently in domestic market saturation and depressed prices. Frequent complaints suggest that the existing pricing system has ... -
An analysis of record systems for farm management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1968)This study was designed to provide information as to the efficiency of EDP farm record systems in meeting the record requirements of large multiple-enterprise farming operations. Because of the many questions raised about ... -
Do elections prevent regulatory capture? An examination of public utility commission selection and regulatory outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Energy and water utilities in the United States have been subject to State-level rate and pricing regulation for a century. In most states, members of the State's regulatory commission are appointed or nominated by the ... -
Three essays on the demand system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This first essay investigates how scanner data affect demand elasticity estimates and develops methods for scientists to adapt estimated elasticities to analyses of specific policies. We conduct a meta-analysis of U.S. ... -
A decision model to evaluate cattle feeding alternatives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)"Objective: The major objective of this study is to provide a computer model to be used in evaluating alternative cattle feeding programs. The model is consistent with the goal of maximizing profit over a specified period ... -
An analysis of the income averaging provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1969
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1975)"Objectives of the study: The principle objectives of this study are: (1) To trace the evolution of the income averaging law from its beginning, in 1939, to the present. (2) To explain the practical application of income ... -
The spread of intangible cultural heritage in the rural agricultural environment of modern China under the epidemic economic environment
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)In the rural agricultural environment, intangible cultural heritage has proved to be a resilient and essential component of community identity and well-being, especially in the face of the challenges posed by the epidemic ... -
Studying the impact of green human resource management practices on sustainable workforce : the integration of employee engagement with organizational culture
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)In an era marked by growing environmental concerns, the adoption of Green Human Resource Management (HRM) practices has gained substantial attention as a driver of sustainable organizational growth. This research study ...