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Capital market in agriculture : a disaggregated structural model
(1985)
The objective of this study was to develop an econometric simulation model of the U.S. financial sector that emphasizes the linkages between the financial sector and the farm sector. Demand and supply equations for eight ...
Texas Coastal Bend grain sorghum producers' fertilizer decisions under uncertainty
(1985)
Optimal (profit and utility maximizing) fertilizer levels are computed based on normative decision guides developed from experimental data on grain sorghum yield/fertilizer levels over an eight year (1977-1984) period, as ...
The impact on consumers and cattle producers of changes in beef processing costs
(1985)
The objective of this study has been to examine the impact of changes in beef processing costs on US beef producers and consumers under market conditions representative of the 1980's. Competitive equilibrium in the beef ...
Optimal cropping patterns under risk : the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley
(1985)
The Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley is characterized by a subtropical climate, hence it is a major fruit, vegetable, and field crop producing region. The long growing season also fosters serious production and management ...
Dynamic impacts of socio-economic development in rural Texas
(1985)
Several development policies and programs have been enacted to improve the economic vitality, social well-being and quality of life in rural communities. Predominant among these is the attempt by many rural communities to ...
An analysis of alternative farm policies for cotton
(1985)
Over the last twenty years, Texas cotton acreage has ranged from 4 million to 7.8 million acres. In many years, Texas acreage represents almost half the total U.S. acreage planted to cotton. Because Texas accounts for a ...