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Lyford, Conrad P.; Beierlein, James G.; Harling, Kenneth. |
Case studies represent an important form of scholarly output for educators of agribusiness management. This article defines scholarship with respect to case writing. First, it explains how case studies are scholarship in the educational process. The pedagogical foundation of the case method is this method's effectiveness in developing the critical thinking skills of students. This in turn enhances learning and advances scholarly understanding. Second, it examines criteria that are used to assess the quality of cases and their accompanying teaching notes when being considered for journal publication. The standards of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review are used to illustrate these criteria. Only by reaching these standards of... |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession. |
Ano: 2000 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34503 |
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Yoon, Byung-Sam; Brorsen, B. Wade; Lyford, Conrad P.. |
Kernel size uniformity is an important physical quality attribute in terms of processing efficiency, quality control, and milling yield. This study developed optimal grain sorting strategies for elevators to use to increase kernel size uniformity and determined the size of potential benefits from sorting. Cluster analysis and global optimization were used to sort grain loads to increase kernel size uniformity. Cluster analysis and global optimization increased the percent flour yield relative to no sorting by 0.13% and 0.32% respectively. Cluster analysis and global optimization increased the daily milling income relative to no sorting by 105 dollars (5%) and 266 dollars (13%) respectively. |
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries. |
Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/36106 |
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Hall, Charles R.; Lyford, Conrad P.. |
The produce industry in Texas is currently faced with several issues that can potentially negatively effect fruit and vegetable participants. To combat these issues producers and other industry participants recently developed a task force to lead the produce industry through a detailed strategic planning process. This task force used a Framework for Industry Strategic Planning and Coordination (ISPC) developed by Lyford et al. as a model to guide its strategic planning efforts. Using this framework the task force was able to highlight the most significant issues affecting the industry and develop specific strategies and implementation plans to resolve these issues. This case study illustrates the application of ISPC and tests the overall usefulness of... |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness. |
Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27822 |
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Harling, Kenneth; Lyford, Conrad P.. |
The emergence of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) as a major food safety issue sets the situation for a firm level opportunity. The Japanese government banned imports of cattle and beef from the U.S. when it established the first cases of BSE there and refused to lift barriers because the Japanese viewed U.S. efforts to eliminate the BSE threat as inadequate. Creekstone Farms of Kentucky saw an opportunity in this situation as the Japanese and Korean governments agreed to imports of its beef if guaranteed BSE-free. The USDA has to decide whether to allow Creekstone to do this testing so that it can export its beef. The decision is difficult because many stakeholders have opposing views. |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: International Relations/Trade; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession. |
Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/99770 |
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Lyford, Conrad P.; Ricks, Donald J.; Peterson, H. Christopher; Sterns, James A.. |
As agricultural commodity industries strategically plan for their future, they need to consider the systemic and synergistic effects of such factors as changing government regulations, demand expansion or contraction, globalized markets, increased competitive pressures, and greater customer quality requirements. This article discusses a framework developed to help industries strategically plan within the context of these dynamic factors. This framework, based upon relevant theory and an accumulation of experiences with this type of strategic planning, provides one possible approach for addressing the strategic needs of an entire industry. In this way, a commodity industry as a whole can identify and address key industrywide strategic issues to maintain and... |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Framework; Industry; Strategic planning; Agribusiness. |
Ano: 2002 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/14721 |
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Lyford, Conrad P.; Hicks, R. Todd; Ward, Clement E.; Trapp, James N.; Peel, Derrell S.. |
The increased amount of contracting in many agricultural markets continues to be a source of considerable controversy. Some research indicates that increased levels of contracting lead to better prices for processors/users while other research is inconclusive. This article uses an experimental economics approach to study the effects on prices of systematic variations in contracting levels using an experimental model of the fed cattle market. Using experimental economics allowed the control of contracting levels and other variables (e.g. supply levels) that are not possible using industry data. Pricing dynamics changed considerably with increased levels of contracting, but the mean price level was found to be not related to contracting levels. The... |
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Marketing. |
Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20535 |
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Lyford, Conrad P.. |
Plains Cotton Cooperative Association (PCCA) is a highly successful cotton cooperative that has consistently earned strong returns through value-added approaches. The case focuses on the strengths and linkages in PCCAs main businesses that have made it such a success. This provides an opportunity for students to apply value chain concepts and explore associated issues of vertical scope. |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Industrial Organization. |
Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/34465 |
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Yoon, Byung-Sam; Brorsen, B. Wade; Lyford, Conrad P.. |
Kernel uniformity is an important quality attribute that can now be measured at low cost. This study analyzes the profitability of sorting to increase wheat kernel uniformity. Nonlinear programming is used to sort grain loads to maximize flour yield by increasing uniformity of kernel size and kernel hardness. Results of this analysis suggest increases in flour yield due to higher kernel uniformity are not enough to outweigh the costs of sorting. |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries. |
Ano: 2002 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/31132 |
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Lyford, Conrad P.; Peterson, H. Christopher; Sterns, James A.. |
Agricultural industries are increasingly challenged to develop strategies that enable them, as a group of firms and industry organizations, to respond to an increasingly global marketplace. One approach used by several industries is the application of strategic planning and management tools, commonly used in a single business setting, to coordinate analysis and action at an industry level. This is accomplished through a relation-based strategic group of firms from multiple levels in the vertical supply chain. Here it is suggested that this type of strategic effort, called industry strategic planning, provides unique benefits for industries engaged in such an effort, including limiting incentives for increased concentration and vertical integration. As... |
Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness. |
Ano: 2002 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26632 |
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