Agricultural Economics electronic theses and dissertations (MU)
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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 ... -
Risk reduction in financing large swine confinement systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1977)"The objectives of this study are: (1) To compare selected loan lengths and the resulting impact on a swine confinement system. (2) To observe the effects of different leverage ratios on a swine confinement system. (3) To ... -
An inventory control model for fertilizer retailers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1975)Introduction and literature review: The demand for fertilizer is highly seasonal in nature with peak demand periods in the spring and again in the fall. In contrast, fertilizer is manufactured year-round in order to take ... -
Incentives for food crop production in Tanzania : with special reference to the Mbeya region
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1984)The objectives of this study were to determine the potential impacts of a) increased output prices, b) reduction of input costs, and c) improved technology on increasing food production, specifically marketable surplus in ... -
Structure and organization comparisons of U.S. large volume swine producers : a national survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)A national sample of hog operations marketing 1,000 head or more a year was taken in 1981. A mail questionnaire gathered the necessary information. A second survey grouped operations into three groups: feeder pig producers, ... -
A quarterly econometric model of the United States beef sector
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1982)The United States beef sector has been modeled in many studies, perhaps, because beef represents a large proportion of the consumer food dollar and agriculture’s income. The predictive performance of these models has been, ... -
Uncertainty and the microfoundations of supply response : some theoretical considerations and an empirical application in the U.S. corn market
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1987)This study has examined how a micro-level decision model which incorporates uncertainty can be reconciled with observed market behavior. Conditions under which a firm-market correspondence exists in a deterministic environment ... -
Application of the systems approach : an information and decision model for the hog enterprise
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1976)"Subject of Dissertation: The purpose of this dissertation is to develop a dynamic model for hog enterprises in which a complete information system is incorporated. It will provide the farmer with several plans of action, ... -
Financial conditions facilitating growth in local farmer cooperatives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1976)"The main objective of this study is to identify and describe the financial conditions which support growth in local farmer cooperatives in the Plains States and the Midwestern States. Achieving the following sub-objectives ... -
Investor capital, taxes and the structure of cattle feeding
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1974)The study found that nonagricultural investors are providing a sizeable and increasing share of the risk capital that finances the nation's fed beef production. The entry of nonagricultural investors is occurring even ... -
Decision making process of African farmers : a theoretical approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1973)"The objectives and limitations: The objective of this dissertation is to derive an economic decision rule from the given set of underlying concepts of social organization of African societies. The small cultivator is used ... -
The impact of the '76 Tax Reform Act on farmland valuation for federal estate tax purposes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)"The 1976 Tax Reform Act was a major reform of many of the estate and gift tax provisions. Of particular importance to Agriculture was Code Section 2032A, 'Valuation of Certain Farm and Business Real Property.' Perhaps no ... -
The economics of land disposal of municipal effluent
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)"Objectives of the study: The study attempts to analyze the possibilities of utilizing wastewater for agricultural production, particularly involving the use of irrigation. Various economic questions concerning the economics ... -
Economic analysis of potato, corn, and wheat response to nitrogen and phosphorus application in the highlands of Ecuador
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1977)"Objectives: 1. To predict a production function relating the effects of topdress nitrogen and phosphorus on potato yield. 2. Estimate the resulting yield of potatoes per hectare for specified nitrogen and phosphorus ... -
An analysis of the financial structure of local farm supply cooperatives in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)"Cooperative farm supply organizations are very important in Missouri’s agribusiness economy. During the period 1969-1970, farm supply cooperatives accounted for 26% of the feed, 28% of the seed, 31% of the fertilizer and ... -
An empirical study of advertised retail meat prices in a metropolitan area
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1975)The major portion of all food items is ultimately sold through retail outlets, most of which are large supermarkets. Since market conduct in food retailing notably affects social welfare, it warrants empirical examination. ... -
A semi-annual econometric model of the United States feed grain-livestock economy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1979)The forecasting performance of agricultural commodity models has been critically evaluated following the extreme agricultural commodity price fluctuations of the early and mid 1970’s. One approach to improving intermediate ... -
Expectation formulations and optimal decisions in cattle feedlot problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)Economic agents are continually required or assumed to make decisions based upon variables which are unknown or perhaps known with some degree of uncertainty. In order to aid the decision maker in making intelligent ... -
An empirical study of the economic growth and capital formation on selected Missouri dairy farms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1972)The Missouri Farm Business Research Panel for Dairy Farms was organized to obtain current information on the economic and physical resources and the returns from these resources used on selected types of Missouri dairy ...