Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Brown, Scott"
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Analysis of the economic value associated with the adoption of beef reproductive technologies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Beef cattle herd improvement to meet growing demand for higher quality beef has been an aspiration within the cattle industry since inception. Throughout the heartland, progressive cow-calf producers invest and adopt ... -
An applied economic analysis of the demand for pork primal cuts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)This study estimates domestic disappearance equations for the six main pork primal cuts (belly, butt, ham, loin, picnic, and rib) to determine the own-price, cross-price, and income elasticities for each cut. These equations ... -
Eat MO beef : effects of regional labeling on Missouri consumers' beef preferences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)With recent activity suggesting a desire to increase Missouri's meat processing capacity, it is necessary to provide consumer data for industry consideration. The objective of this research is to empirically measure Missouri ... -
Estimating U.S. consumer beef demand differentiated by USDA quality grades
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)A historically low U.S. cattle inventory combined with record cattle prices create potential for herd expansion. Many in the livestock industry are discussing the need to restructure beef production and debating over what ... -
U.S. beef trade in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement : analysis of relevant markets and potential scenarios
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement is a comprehensive regional free trade agreement negotiated by twelve countries around the Pacific Rim covering issues from agriculture to services to intellectual property. ...