• Commercial grain merchandisers : interest in professional development 

    Kliethermes, Brandon J., 1985-. (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 ...
  • Estimating India's soy protein consumption and exporting soy products to India 

    Brinker, Adam (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 ...
  • A mathematical simulation of Asian options on the Tokyo Grain Exchange 

    Wiles, Phoebe Shyla (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
    Financial derivatives have had a phenomenal growth in trading and research in the last three decades. New markets, with niche products have created interesting trading opportunities. The Tokyo Grain Exchange created a ...
  • Value added to the beef cattle chain through genetic management 

    Robertson, Jessica (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
    The beef cattle industry has a substantial impact on the United States economy. Genetic management is becoming a part of the total farm management plan. The objective of this study is to determine whether or not the process ...