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Technological Changes in the Transportation Sector--Effects on U.S. Food and Agricultural Trade: A Proceedings

Ballenger, Nicole - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2000

ERS sponsored a workshop, Technological and Structural Change in the Transportation Sector: Effects on U.S. Food and … role and importance of transportation in U.S. food and agricultural trade and to discuss the need of an agency research … Institution led with discussions about the role of transportation in the global food system and the importance of integrating …

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PORK QUALITY AND THE ROLE OF MARKET ORGANIZATON

Martinez, Stephen W.; Zering, Kelly D. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2004

other quality attributes, heightened concerns over food safety and related regulatory programs, and expansion into global …

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CHINA'S FOOD AND AGRICULTURE: ISSUES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2002

. Development of transportation infrastructure and market channels will make it easier for food products to reach consumers. China …

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Regional Grain Cooperatives 1973 And 1977

Thurston, Stanley K. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 1979

This report reflects 1976 and 1977 fiscal year operations of 14 primary regional and 4 interregional grain cooperatives. The l8 cooperatives represent about 97 percent of total grain volume of all regional cooperatives. Grain volume for the 14 primary regional grain cooperatives and 4...

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Piggybacking Fresh Vegetables: California To The Midwest And Northeast

Brooks, Eldon E.; Byrne, Robert J. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 1979

This study, conducted at the request of the Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association of Central California, was made to determine the best way to improve the present system of distributing perishable commodities and to find alternatives for obtaining truck trailers to be used in possible rail...

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How Would Fundamental Tax Reform Affect Farmers?

Durst, Ron L.; Monke, James D. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 1999

The Food and Rural Economics Division of ERS designed the following series of policy-oriented, timely publications to provide background and analysis for decision makers and others.

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Will Increased Highway Funding Help Rural Areas?

Brown, Dennis M. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 1999

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) authorizes sharply increased funding for major roads and is the single …

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How Do Taxes Affect Food Markets?

Canning, Patrick N.; Tsigas, Marinos E. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2000

Several food market indicators would change if a flat income tax system -- that is, a system without exemptions, deductions, credits, and deferrals-replaced the current system. Our findings support the widely held view that even though a flat income tax system would increase national income,...

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Geographic Differences in the Relative Price of Healthy Foods

Todd, Jessica E.; Leibtag, Ephraim S.; Penberthy, Corttney - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2011

Although healthy foods can be affordable, if less healthy foods are cheaper, individuals may have an economic incentive to consume a less healthful diet. Using the Quarterly Food-at-Home Price Database, we explore whether a select set of healthy foods (whole grains, dark green vegetables, orange...

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The Potential Impact of Tax Reform on Farm Businesses and Rural Households

Williamson, James M.; Durst, Ron L.; Farrigan, Tracey L. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2013

Several proposals calling for fundamental reform of the Federal income tax system have been put forth, including a report by the co-chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility. The primary elements of reform—eliminating tax preferences, restructuring capital gains and dividend...

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