Ornamental and horticultural products and services represent one of the growing sectors in agriculture. This study includes data collection and an input-out IMPLAN model used to estimate the total economic impact of the green industry on Louisianas economy. This model provided results in total...

Production of ornamental plants is one of agriculture's successes. However, concentration of production and retailing is occurring, bringing additional competitive pressure. An econometric model is used to explain growth rate using a cross-sectional data set from 2001, self-reported growth rates...