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Franken, Jason R.V.; Cook, Michael L. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

Limited inquiry into cooperative governance and performance suggests that best practices from corporate governance …, expectations of better performance by larger cooperatives with smaller boards are confirmed, while mixed evidence is obtained on … of governance choices requires consideration of trade-offs between financial performance and effectively serving other …

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Foodborne Illness, Self-Protection, and the Marginal Value of Pasteurized Eggs

Vickner, Steven S. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

This poster summarizes the parameter estimates from a hedonic pricing model of shell eggs.

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Generic Advertising for 100% Orange Juice

Salois, Matthew; Reilly, Amber - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

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An Analysis of Farmland Option Value: Ascertaining the Nature of the Recent Farmland Bubble Phenomenon

Wang, Bingbing; Escalante, Cesar - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

We conduct models and tests to ascertain whether there are speculative bubbles and which factors contribute to the bubbles if there exits one. In the model, we use the option value to represent the investment value of farm real estate and compare the option value, calculated from dynamic...

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Public Acceptance of and Willingness to Pay for Nanofood: Case of Canola Oil

Zhou, Guzhen; Hu, Wuyang; Schieffer, Jack; Robbins, Lynn - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

Nanotechnology has tremendous potential in food and agriculture. Few economic studies focused on specific products made using nanotechnology, let alone food or food related products. Using a national choice experiment survey, this analysis examines consumers’ valuations for nano-attributes. As...

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The Value of Undergraduate Research: A Pilot Study of Agribusiness Alumni Perceptions

Hamilton, Lynn; Mathews, Leah; Grant, Richard; Wolf, … - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

The benefits of undergraduate research for students, including gains in analytical and critical thinking skills, written communication, and self-assurance, has been well-documented in the natural sciences. However, few studies exist that assess the benefits of undergraduate research in the...

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The Impact of Microinsurance on Consumption Smoothing and Asset Protection: Evidence from a Drought in Kenya

Janzen, Sarah A.; Carter, Michael R. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

When natural disasters strike in developing countries, households are often forced to choose between preserving assets or consumption: either can result in permanent consequences. In this paper we ask: can insurance transfer risk in a way that reduces the need for households to rely on costly...

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Deer Creek Farms: Tradition into the Future

Yeager, Elizabeth A.; Stutzman, Sarah A. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

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The Effect of Income on Health Choices: Physical Activity and Alcohol Use

Hu, Xiaowen; Stowe, C. Jill - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

This paper investigates the relation between household income level and individual alcohol consumption behavior, and the relation between household income level and individual physical activity participation choice. Previous research is inconclusive regarding the relations on these two...

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Size, Productivity and Exit Decisions in Dairy Farms

Dong, Fengxia; Hennessy, David; Jensen, Helen H. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2013

The U.S. dairy industry has seen major restructuring in the last few decades. The number of U.S. dairy farms has declined significantly and the decline has been concentrated among smaller farms. In the meantime, average dairy herd size increased from 19 cows in 1970 to 175 in 2010 and milk yield...

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