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MARKET INTEGRATION: CASE STUDIES OF STRUCTURAL CHANGE

Franken, Jason R.V.; Parcell, Joseph L. - 2003

The grain/oilseed industry is undergoing considerable structural change in the form of mergers and the addition of new processing facilities to add value beyond commodity grade. The rapid structural changes in this industry call into question the relevance of previous research conducted in these...

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Market Integration: Case Studies of Structural Change

Franken, Jason R.V.; Parcell, Joseph L.; Sykuta, Michael E. - In: Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 34 (2005) 2

The grain/oilseed industry is undergoing considerable structural change through mergers and new value-added businesses, which raises price-related questions. We analyze the level of price integration prior to and following a merger between two grain firms and the start-up of a producer-owned...

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CONSOLIDATION IN U.S. MEATPACKING

MacDonald, James M.; Ollinger, Michael; Nelson, Kenneth E. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2000

consolidation and to identify the roles of scale economies and technological change in driving consolidation. Through the 1970's …

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INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL BANK MERGERS AND AGRICULTURAL LENDING CONCENTRATION

Ahrendsen, Bruce L.; Dixon, Bruce L.; Lee, Laderrek T. - In: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 31 (1999) 02

In an era of rapid consolidation in banking, the effect of mergers on the availability of credit to agricultural …

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CONCENTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURAL INPUT INDUSTRIES

King, John L. - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2001

Consolidation in the agricultural biotechnology industry can both enhance and dampen market competition. This report … examines the causes and consequences of industry consolidation and its effect on market efficiency. In some cases … industry, as well as the emergence of "life science" conglomerates, indicate some level of consolidation. However, the move by …

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THE U.S. FOOD MARKETING SYSTEM, 2002: COMPETITION, COORDINATION, AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS INTO THE 21ST CENTURY

Harris, James Michael; Kaufman, Phillip R.; Martinez, … - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2002

This report focuses on recent trends in the food supply chain. Chapters on food manufacturing, wholesaling, grocery retailing, and food service provide a detailed overview of structure, performance, information systems, new technology, and foreign direct investments. The report also contains a...

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Food Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Lead to Higher Labor Productivity

Ollinger, Michael; Nguyen, Sang V.; Blayney, Donald P.; … - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2006

Processing plants in eight major food industries were highly productive before being acquired and they significantly improved their labor productivity afterward, Economic Research Service and U.S. Census Bureau researchers found in their analysis of Census data. The plant-level data on...

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UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF PRODUCE MARKETS: CONSUMPTION AND CONSOLIDATION GROW

Kaufman, Phillip R.; Handy, Charles R.; McLaughlin, … - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2000

grocery store sales accounted for by the largest 4, 8, and 20 food retailers nationwide. Similar consolidation is occurring …

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Report on Long Term Challenges and Opportunities for Future Competitiveness and Prosperity of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry - Chapter 2: Structure and Performance of the C...

Agriculture Canada, Government of Canada - 2007

This report is the second chapter of the final report prepared by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Working Group (WG) on Economic Analysis at the request of FPT Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs), in a joint FPT effort to study the challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture and...

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Structural Change in the Meat, Poultry, Dairy and Grain Processing Industries

Ollinger, Michael; Nguyen, Sang V.; Blayney, Donald P.; … - Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture - 2005

Consolidation and structural changes in the food industry have had profound impacts on firms, employees, and … technology. This report examines consolidation and structural change in meatpacking, meat processing, poultry slaughter and …

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