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THE TEXAS RICE INDUSTRY COALITION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (R.I.C.E.): MAIN POINTS FROM SIX FOCUS GROUPS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Thurow,   Amy Purvis; Rister,   M. Edward; Sneary,   Shannon L.; Stasny,   Sarah.
The Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the Environment (R.I.C.E.) was formed in February, 1995.  Their stated mission is to build a coalition of interests to foster and strengthen relationships between the rice industry and the natural resources of our rice-producing area in Texas.  In June, 1995, a series of six focus groups was conducted.  These round table discussions involved two groups of producers (from the East Side and West Side of Houston), two groups of environmentalists in the Houston area, and two groups of non-farming Houstonians (adults and children).  These focus groups were structured to elicit opinions from various viewpoints concerning the opportunities, challenges, and priorities of Texas R.I.C.E.   The goal of the two producers focus...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Environmental Economics and Policy.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23971

Identifying Economies of Size in Conventional Surface Water Treatment and Brackish-Groundwater Desalination: Case Study in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Boyer,   Christopher N.; Rister,   M. Edward; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Harris,   Bill L.
Two primary potable water-treatment technologies used in South Texas include conventional surface-water and reverse-osmosis (RO) desalination of brackish-groundwater. As the region's population continues to grow, municipalities are searching for economical means to expand their water supplies. Economies of size for both technologies are an important consideration for future expansion decisions.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Community/Rural/Urban Development; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6728

ANALYZING TENURE ARRANGEMENTS AND CROP ROTATIONS USING FARM SIMULATION AND PROBIT ANALYSIS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Perry,   Gregory M.; Rister,   M. Edward; Richardson,   James W.; Grant,   Warren R.
Whole farm simulation analysis and econometric techniques are employed in an analysis of crop rotations and tenure arrangement strategies. The FLIPSIM model is used to analyze a representative Texas Upper Gulf Coast rice and soybean farm. Probit analysis is then used to determine the impact of net cash farm income, land tenure, and crop rotation on probability of survival. Results suggest that, although the simulation model is useful in providing information on the effect at the farm level of following the different strategies, probit results provide greater understanding into the returns and risk inherent to each strategy.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1986
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29779

Challenges and Opportunities for Water of the Rio Grande
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Rister,   M. Edward; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Michelsen,   Ari M.
The Rio Grande has headwaters in Colorado, flows through New Mexico, and serves as the United States.–Mexico border in Texas, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. Snow melt in Colorado and northern New Mexico constitutes the water river supply for New Mexico and the El Paso region, whereas summer monsoonal flow from the Rio Conchos in Mexico and tributaries, including the Pecos River, provides the Rio Grande flow for southern Texas. The region is mostly semiarid with frequent long-term drought periods but is also characterized by a substantial irrigated agriculture sector and a rapidly growing population. International treaties and interstate compacts provide the rules for allocation of Rio Grande waters between the United States and Mexico and among...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agriculture; Agricultural economics; Conservation; Irrigation; Natural resources; Renewable resources; Resources; Water; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q5; Q15; Q20; Q25; Q28.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/113529

DEVELOPING FLEXIBLE ECONOMIC THRESHOLDS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT USING DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Harper,   Jayson K.; Mjelde,   James W.; Rister,   M. Edward; Way,   Michael O.; Drees,   Bastiaan M.
The rice stink bug is a major pest of rice in Texas, causing quality related damage.  The previous threshold used for assisting in rice stink bug spray decisions lacked flexibility in economic and production decision variables and neglected the dynamics of the pest population.  Using stochastic dynamic programming, flexible economic thresholds for the rice stink bug were generated.  The new thresholds offer several advantages over the old, static thresholds, including increased net returns, incorporation of pest dynamics, user flexibility, ease of implementation, and a systematic process for updating.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Economic thresholds; Dynamic programming; Pest management; Rice; Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1994
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15411

CORRELATIONS AMONG GRAIN CHARACTERISTICS USED TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF ROUGH RICE STORAGE TIME AND TEMPERATURE ON AROMATIC RICE QUALITY
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Holcomb,   Rodney B.; Rister,   M. Edward; Faltisek,   Lori A.; Webb,   Bill; Miller,   Rhonda K.; Bett,   Karen; Goodwin,   Harold L., Jr.
Summary statistics and corresponding Spearman correlation coefficients are illustrated for various subsets of aromatic rough rice storage time and temperature data from (a) the College Station texture sensory panel, (b) the New Orleans aroma and flavor sensory panel, and (c) the Beaumont USDA-ARS Rice Quality Laboratory.  These correlations represent the inclinations of seemingly-related measures of several attributes to "move together," acting as an indicator of their associations with or impacts on one another.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23992

STRATEGIC AGRIBUSINESS OPERATION REALIGNMENT IN THE TEXAS PRISON SYSTEM
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: McCarl,   Bruce A.; Rister,   M. Edward; Ward,   Ruby A.; Long,   Charles R.; McCorkle,   Dean A.; Ziari,   Houshmand A.; Conner,   J. Richard; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; Thompson,   Troy N.
Mathematical programming-based systems analysis is used to examine the consequences of alternative operation configuration for the agricultural operations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Continuation versus elimination of the total operation as well as individual operating departments are considered. Methodology includes a firm systems operation model combined with capital budgeting and an integer programming based investment model. Results indicate the resources realize a positive return as a whole, but some enterprises are not using resources profitably. The integer investment model is found to be superior for investigating whether to continue multiple interrelated enterprises.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Enterprise selection; Mathematical programming; Optimal enterprise organization; Agribusiness.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15404

Seawater Desalination for Municipal Water Production
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Leidner,   Andrew J.; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Rister,   M. Edward; Woodard,   Joshua D.; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; White,   Jacob M.
This paper examines the optimal allocation of several inputs in the context of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis (RO) as a source of municipal (or commercial or industrial) water.  A cost-minimization model is developed, a production function is estimated, and sensitivity analyses are conducted using the optimization model to investigate the effect of environmental conditions and economic factors on the optimal input portfolio and the cost of operating a modeled seawater desalination facility.  The objectives of this paper are to better understand the effect on the seawater desalination facility’s costs and input portfolio from changes in water quality, membrane lifespan, daily operations schedule, and energy prices.  Findings include that lower...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Water; Production; Seawater desalination; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98827

AN ANALYSIS OF LENDERS' INFLUENCE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS' RISK MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Knight,   Thomas O.; Lovell,   Ashley C.; Rister,   M. Edward; Coble,   Keith H.
Agricultural lenders have a stake in and are in a position to influence their borrowers' management decisions. Risk management practice adoption is an area in which lenders might want to exercise this influence. This study employs logistic statistical models to estimate lenders' influence on crop producers' decisions regarding use of three alternative risk management practices: federal multiple-peril crop insurance, crop hail and fire insurance, and forward contracting. Results suggest lenders can exert significant influence on these decisions but that poor communication between lenders and borrowers likely reduces this influence.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural Finance; Risk and Uncertainty.
Ano: 1989
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/30092

OPTIMAL STRUCTURE OF AN AGRIBUSINESS FIRM CONSIDERING THE ECONOMICS OF MAJOR, LINKED COMPONENTS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Ward,   Ruby A.; McCarl,   Bruce A.; Rister,   M. Edward; McCorkle,   Dean A.; Long,   Charles R.
An optimization model is used to evaluate the economics of various components of a large agribusiness.  The benefits of using interger programming are contrasted to traditional linear programming analysis in conjunction with outside-the-model budgeting analysis.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20963

The Economic and Financial Implications of Supplying a  Bioenergy Conversion Facility with Cellulosic Biomass Feedstocks
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: McLaughlin,   Will; Conrad,   Ann; Rister,   M. Edward; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Falconer,   Lawrence L.; Blumenthal,   Juerg M.; Rooney,   William L.; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; McCorkle,   Dean A.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Production Economics.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98809

GRAIN LAND TENURE EVALUATION SOFTWARE USERS' GUIDE
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Benton,   Brandon; Rister,   M. Edward; Falconer,   Lawrence L.; Outlaw,   Joe L.; Smith,   Edward G.
The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIR Act) introduces several significant changes to farm commodity legislation.   While these changes impact all program commodities, they have prompted considerable concern for the future of the Texas grain industry.  Changes in the farm program have prompted many landowners and tenants to evaluate their current rental arrangements and determine if changes are required.  In response to considerable ensuing questions regarding the land rental market, a Lotus 1-2-3 template was developed to aid parties in determining an equitable lease. This Lotus template allows users to specify enterprise budget information for grain farm operations and then evaluates the expected returns to producers and...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23967

ECONOMIC PROSPECTS FOR SPRINKLE IRRIGATING RICE IN TEXAS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Griffin,   Ronald C.; Rister,   M. Edward; Parker,   Michael R.; McCauley,   Garry N.
The economic feasibility of investing in sprinkler irrigation technology for rice production is investigated using linear programming and capital budgeting to identify the net annual benefits and net present value, respectively.  Groundwater and both flat rate and volumetrically priced surface water sources of irrigation water are analyzed.  Under typical practices occurring in rice production operations in the Texas Rice Belt, sprinkler irrigation technology is not profitable at current water costs.  Producers using volumetrically priced surface water have the greatest incentive to consider sprinkler irrigation, but water prices must increase by over 250 percent for the investment in a sprinkler irrigation system to become attractive.  Yield reductions...
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1988
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29710

COTTON LAND TENURE EVALUATION SOFTWARE USERS' GUIDE
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Benton,   Brandon; Rister,   M. Edward; Falconer,   Lawrence L.; Outlaw,   Joe L.; Smith,   Edward G.
The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIR Act) introduces several significant changes to farm commodity legislation.  While these changes impact all program commodities, they have prompted considerable concern for the future of the Texas cotton industry.  Changes in the farm program have prompted many landowners and tenants to evaluate their current rental arrangements and determine if changes are required.  In response to considerable ensuing questions regarding the land rental market, a Lotus 1-2-3 template was developed to aid parties in determining an equitable lease.     This Lotus template allows users to specify enterprise budget information for rice farm operations and then evaluates the expected returns to producers and...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24011

Biological Control of Giant Reed (Arundo donax): Economic Aspects
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Seawright,   Emily K.; Rister,   M. Edward; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; Goolsby,   John A.; McCorkle,   Dean A.
Arundo donax is a large, invasive weed consuming large quantities of water in the riparian area of the Texas Rio Grande Basin.  With water availability a concern to the area, the USDA-ARS is investigating biological control agents to increase available water, creating a benefit to both the region’s economy and society in general.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Arundo donax; Giant Reed; Water; Economics; Invasive; Environmental Economics and Policy; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/46740

Economic Impacts of Farm Program Payment Limits
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Knutson,   Ronald D.; Richardson,   James W.; Smith,   Edward G.; Rister,   M. Edward; Grant,   Warren R.; Lippke,   Lawrence A.; Israelsen,   Craig L.
The high levels of government payments to farmers resulting from the 1985 farm bill have once again led the Congress to examine the payment limit issue. Payment limits were initially established in 1970 and have since been revised several times. In this report, policy and farm management economists analyze the consequences of alternative payment limits on economic efficiency, economic viability of family-size farms, international competitiveness, and consumer food costs. Effective payment limits encourage reduced farm size and in the presence of economies of size, tend to increase production costs for program crops. The Agricultural and Food Policy Center is charged with evaluating economic impacts of policy alternatives -- not recommending, advocating, or...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 2002
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/42717

INCOME TAX EFFECTS ON BEEF COW REPLACEMENT STRATEGY
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Kay,   Ronald D.; Rister,   M. Edward.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Livestock Production/Industries.
Ano: 1977
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29294

SOME EFFECTS OF RICE QUALITY ON ROUGH RICE PRICES
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Brorsen,   B. Wade; Grant,   Warren R.; Rister,   M. Edward.
Quality discounts and premiums for rough rice in Texas rice bid/acceptance markets are analyzed. The most important quality factors determining the value of rough rice are head yield and peck. A one percentage point reduction in peck damage raises the price received per hundredweight of rough rice by $.13 to $.68 across markets and years. Since peck damage can be reduced by controlling the rice stinkbug, evaluation of alternative methods for better control of this pest in Texas rice fields is needed.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 1988
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29707

Effect of Agricultural Activity on River Water Quality: A Case Study for the Lower Colorado River Basin
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Adusumilli,   Naveen C.; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Rister,   M. Edward; Woodard,   Joshua D.; Sturdivant,   Allen W.
This case study investigates the effect of a change in cropping pattern involving expanded acres of crops for biofuel feedstock, on the discharge of nutrients to rivers.  Annual data from 1968-2008 on stream flow, cropped acres, and precipitation for Wharton County, Texas are used.  A positive impact of increased corn acreage over this period on river discharge is identified.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Biofuels; Stream Flow; Discharge; Production Economics; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98805

A STUDY OF ASIAN-AMERICAN RICE DEMAND IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Goodwin,   Harold L., Jr.; Holcomb,   Rodney B.; Rister,   M. Edward.
Responses to a product placement study of five long-grain rice varieties in 192 Asian-American households in Houston, Texas were utilized to estimate a quality-adjusted price model for rice demand. Quantity-dependent demand functions were estimated using actual price, quality-adjusted price, and no price scenarios. Results indicate that, although price was statistically significant, it explained very little of the variation in the quantity of rice demanded; further, income was not significant in determining rice demand for Asian Americans. Their demand appears to be driven primarily by ethnic and cultural considerations and household characteristics. Implications for retail marketing are discussed.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27896

An Optimal Control Framework to Address the Relationship between Water Resource Management and Water-Borne Health Impacts:  Focus on the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Leidner,   Andrew J.; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Rister,   M. Edward; Sturdivant,   Allen W.
The objective of this study is develop a theoretical model that can evaluate two types of public health expenditures on water-borne health risks: water-related municipal services, an ex ante preventative measure against water-borne contamination, and medical treatment, an ex post treatment of the water-borne pollutant’s harmful effects on human health.  The modeled community can allocate resources in either centralized-municipal water-services, point-of-use water-services, or medical intervention, with expenditures subject to a budget constraint.  The movement of a water-borne illness through the community is modeled with a susceptible-infected-susceptible (SIS) disease framework.  An optimization framework is developed, including a statement of the...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Water; Public health; Rural development; Dynamic optimization; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98806

IMPLICIT PRICE ESTIMATION OF RICE QUALITY ATTRIBUTES FOR ASIAN AMERICANS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Goodwin,   Harold L., Jr.; Holcomb,   Rodney B.; Rister,   M. Edward.
Product placement survey data for 192 Asian-American households in Houston were used to analyze the value of rice quality attributes via the Consumer Goods Characteristics model (CGCM). Five rice varieties were used for this study: domestic Lemont, Jasmine 85, Toro II, and two different Thai import varieties. For each variety, marginal implicit prices were calculated at the means for seven characteristics: color, texture, aroma, stickiness, flavor, aftertaste, and moisture.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Asian Americans; Marginal implicit prices; Quality characteristics; Consumer Goods Characteristics Model; Demand and Price Analysis.
Ano: 1996
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15111

EVALUATING APPROPRIATE RENTAL RATES FOR RICE ACREAGE
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Rister,   M. Edward; Outlaw,   Joe L.; Falconer,   Lawrence L.; Benton,   Brandon.
The levels and risk-free nature of rice market transition payments associated with the FAIR Act of 1996 have encouraged many rice landowners to reconsider their tenure contracts.  A methodology for comparing landowners' decision to "self-operate" versus "rent to a tenant" is presented.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; Land Economics/Use.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20820

EVALUATING USE OF OUTLOOK INFORMATION IN GRAIN SORGHUM STORAGE DECISIONS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Rister,   M. Edward; Skees,   Jerry R.; Black,   J. Roy.
This study examines grain sorghum storage decisions in the Texas Coastal Bend region.  Decisions involving use and non-use of outlook information are compared using stochastic dominance criteria. Results indicate outlook information is of value to most classes of decision-makers.  The value of outlook information, however, is contingent upon producers' risk preferences. The methodology presented could be used to evaluate a more extensive set of marketing strategies for grain sorghum as well as for other crops.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1984
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29594

SELECTING FUNCTIONAL FORM IN PRODUCTION FUNCTION ANALYSIS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Griffin,   Ronald C.; Montgomery,   John M.; Rister,   M. Edward.
Functional form selection is a sometimes neglected aspect of applied research in production analysis. To provide an improved and uniform basis for form selection, a number of traditional and popular functional forms are catalogued with respect to intrinsic properties. Guidelines for the conduct of form selection are also discussed.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Production Economics; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods.
Ano: 1987
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32240

Estimation of Irrigation Water Demand: A Case Study for the Texas High Plains
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Adusumilli,   Naveen C.; Rister,   M. Edward; Lacewell,   Ronald D.
On the Texas High Plains, water from the Ogallala aquifer is used to supplement irrigation requirements, since annual rainfall is below 20.5 in/ year.  This study addresses land and water demand by testing the effects of water costs, crop prices, and technology on water use and crop production acreages.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Ogallala; Irrigation; Water Demand; Technology; Agricultural and Food Policy; Production Economics.
Ano: 2010
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98801

RISK ATTITUDES AND FARM/PRODUCER ATTRIBUTES: A CASE STUDY OF TEXAS COASTAL BEND GRAIN SORGHUM PRODUCERS
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Ramaratnam,   S. Sri; Rister,   M. Edward; Bessler,   David A.; Novak,   James L.
An analysis of risk attitudes for a sample of grain sorghum producers in the Texas Coastal Bend is reported. Four alternative functional forms were estimated on data elicited by the direct elicitation of utility approach. The exponential functional form described most producers' utility preferences better than other utility forms. Relationships between exponential risk measures and both producer attributes and farm characteristics, including interactions among them, were identified as significant. Risk aversion was found to diminish with more experience in farming and to increase with more leasing of farm land. Risk aversion was also found to decline with larger farm size and to increase with higher dependency of farm operators on farm income.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Risk and Uncertainty.
Ano: 1986
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29768

RICE LAND TENURE EVALUATION SOFTWARE USERS' GUIDE
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Benton,   Brandon; Rister,   M. Edward; Falconer,   Lawrence L.; Outlaw,   Joe L.; Smith,   Edward G.
The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIR Act) introduces several significant changes to farm commodity legislation.  While these changes impact all program commodities, they have prompted considerable concern for the future of the Texas rice industry.  Changes in the farm program have prompted many landowners and tenants to evaluate their current rental arrangements and determine if changes are required.  In response to considerable ensuing questions regarding the land rental market, a Lotus 1-2-3 template was developed to aid parties in determining an equitable lease.     This Lotus template allows users to specify enterprise budget information for rice farm operations and then evaluates the expected returns to producers and...
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 1997
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23965

Mitigating Cotton Revenue Risk Through Irrigation, Insurance, and Hedging
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Barham,   E. Hart Bise; Robinson,   John R.C.; Richardson,   James W.; Rister,   M. Edward.
This study focuses on managing cotton production and marketing risks using combinations of irrigation levels, put options (as price insurance), and crop insurance. Stochastic cotton yields and prices are used to simulate a whole-farm financial statement for a 1,000 acre furrow irrigated cotton farm in the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley under 16 combinations of risk management strategies. Analyses for risk-averse decision makers indicate that multiple irrigations are preferred. The benefits to purchasing put options increase with yields, as they are more beneficial when higher yields are expected from applying more irrigation applications. Crop insurance is strongly preferred at lower irrigation levels.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Cotton; Crop insurance; Irrigation; Options; Puts; Risk; Simulation; Stochastic efficiency with respect to a function; Farm Management; Risk and Uncertainty; D81; Q12; Q15.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/117946

INCORPORATING GOVERNMENT PROGRAM PROVISIONS INTO A MEAN-VARIANCE FRAMEWORK
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Perry,   Gregory M.; Rister,   M. Edward; Richardson,   James W.; Bessler,   David A.
E-V studies traditionally have relied on historical data to calculate returns and variance. Historical data may not fully reflect current conditions, particularly when decisions involve government-supported crops. This paper presents a method for calculating mean and variance using subjectively-estimated data. The method is developed for both government-supported and non-program crops. Comparisons to alternative methods suggest the approach provides reasonable accuracy.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Agricultural and Food Policy.
Ano: 1989
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/30093

CORRELATIONS AMONG GRAIN CHARACTERISTICS USED TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF MILLED RICE STORAGE TIME AND TEMPERATURE ON AROMATIC RICE QUALITY
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Holcomb,   Rodney B.; Rister,   M. Edward; Faltisek,   Lori A.; Webb,   Bill; Miller,   Rhonda K.; Bett,   Karen; Goodwin,   Harold L., Jr.
Summary statistics and corresponding Spearman correlation coefficients are illustrated for various subsets of aromatic milled rice storage time and temperature data from (a) the College Station texture sensory panel, (b) the New Orleans aroma and flavor sensory panel, and (c) the Beaumont USDA-ARS Rice Quality Laboratory.  These correlations represent the inclinations of seemingly-related measures of several attributes to "move together," acting as an indicator of their associations with or impacts on one another.
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1998
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23977

Economic Analysis of Cellulosic Feedstock for Bioenergy in the Texas Rio Grande Valley
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Conrad,   Ann; McLaughlin,   Will; Rister,   M. Edward; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Falconer,   Lawrence L.; Blumenthal,   Juerg M.; Rooney,   William L.; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; McCorkle,   Dean A.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Farm Management.
Ano: 2011
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/98810

Economic Implications of Conventional Water Treatment Versus Desalination: A Dual Case Study
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Rogers,   Callie; Sturdivant,   Allen W.; Rister,   M. Edward; Lacewell,   Ronald D.; Harris,   Bill L.
Most municipalities use conventional treatment to produce potable water. Historically, desalination has not been economically feasible, but technological advancements warrant a new analysis. This study analyzes the costs of two Texas municipal facilities producing water using the above technologies based on Capital Budgeting-NPV analysis combined with annuity equivalents.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.
Ano: 2008
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6729

SCHEDULING INPUTS WITH PRODUCTION FUNCTIONS: OPTIMAL NITROGEN PROGRAMS FOR RICE
Provedor de dados: Research in Agricultural & Applied Economics (AgEcon Searh)
Autores: Griffin,   Ronald C.; Rister,   M. Edward; Montgomery,   John M.; Turner,   Fred T.
The problem of scheduling input applications can be examined by extending conventional production function analysis.  Using appropriately designed agricultural experiments, it is possible to estimate production function parameters with alternative specifications for input timing (and amount).  A study of nitrogen applications to rice is employed to illustrate scheduling via production functions.  Alternative specifications and functional forms are simultaneously examined to determine the sensitivity of economic results to these factors.  Sensitivity is found to be high, and this finding is hypothesized to be critical for other approaches to input scheduling as well.
Tipo: Journal Article
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries.
Ano: 1985
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/29353