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Demand for Milk Produced With and Without Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin
Misra, Sukant K.; Clem, Kyle D. - In: Journal of Agribusiness 16 (1998) 2
This study focuses on the nature of Texas consumer perception and willingness to purchase milk produced using … sensitivity of consumer demand for conventionally produced milk versus rBST-produced milk. Results show that the price … elasticities of demand for the two types of milk are different, indicating potential to develop niche markets for both rBST …
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The Relationship Between Sire Representation and Average Yearling Prices in the Thoroughbred Industry
Poerwanto, Devie A.; Stowe, C. Jill - Agricultural Economics Association of Georgia - AEAG
Many Thoroughbred stallions are being bred to increasing numbers of mares. This practice raises the question of how progeny value is affected by an increased supply of foals by the same sire, which ultimately influences the sire’s value. This paper addresses that question. Three of the...
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Consumer Premiums for Environmentally Friendly Grass-Fed and Organic Milk in the Southeast
Wong, Jonathan; Raghunathan, Uthra; Escalante, Cesar L.; … - Agricultural Economics Association of Georgia - AEAG
, respectively, for the two milk product alternatives. The results indicate that while gender and household income are significant …
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The Diffusion of Livestock Breeding Technology in the U.S.: Observations on the Relationship Between Technical Change and Industry Structure
Johnson, Nancy L.; Ruttan, Vernon W. - In: Journal of Agribusiness 15 (1997) 1
The goal of this paper is to better understand how technological change has contributed to structural change in the U.S. livestock industry. The paper presents a cross-sector analysis of the diffusion of improved breeding technologies and industry structure in poultry, swine, dairy and beef...
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Purchasing Patterns of Hog Producers: Implications for Rural Agribusiness
Lawrence, John D.; Otto, Daniel M.; Meyer, Seth D. - In: Journal of Agribusiness 15 (1997) 1
The consolidation of pork production into fewer and larger operations has implications for rural agribusiness that have …
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Aggregate Milk Supply Response to the Milk Income Loss Contract Program
Bryant, Henry L.; Outlaw, Joe L.; Anderson, David P. - In: Journal of Agribusiness 25 (2007) 2
This research tests for changes in aggregate milk production due to the operation of the Milk Income Loss Contract … (MILC) program since 2002. Aggregate production is decomposed into the size of the dairy herd and milk production per cow …
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Derived Demand for Cattle Feeding Inputs
Mathews Jr., Kenneth H.; Arnade, Carlos Anthony; Jones, … - In: Journal of Agribusiness 26 (2008) 1
Derived demand relationships among four weight categories of feeder cattle entering Texas feedlots and their feed consumed are examined using a generalized McFadden dual cost function. Results demonstrate systematic differences in demand relationships among different weight categories. Positive...
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U.S. Beef Exports to Western Canada: Exploiting Opportunities for Intra-Industry Trade
Kerr, William A.; Hobbs, Jill E. - In: Journal of Agribusiness 10 (1992) 1
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Demand for Pasture-Raised Livestock Products: Results from Michigan Retail Surveys
Conner, David S.; Oppenheim, Diana - In: Journal of Agribusiness 26 (2008) 1
products, and willingness to pay for pasture-raised milk and beef. The shoppers associate pasture-raised products with …-raised milk and beef. Informational messages appear to have no effect on these responses. We suggest pasture-raised is a viable …
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How Do Ratite Meats Compare with Beef?: Implications for the Ratite Industry
Taylor, Gary; Andrews, Linda; Gillespie, Jeffrey M.; … - In: Journal of Agribusiness 16 (1998) 1
Emu and ostrich meats were compared with beef to identify and quantify their sensory attributes. A sensory panel was used to compare U.S. Department of Agriculture Choice top sirloin beef with emu and ostrich meat, both ground and intact forms. Comparisons of sensory quality and acceptability...
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