The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the influence of two distinct programs over the coffee consumption in Brazil. Thefirst one is the implementation of “Plano Real” and it’s consequences in terms of monetary stabilization and income growing. Thesecond refers to a program that...

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...

This paper reports the results of a survey of cooperative managers regarding the use of communication technology including social media. The survey categorized 105 different cooperatives by current technology use and management practices. The survey found that Texas cooperative managers are...