The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) transforms the regulation of pesticide residues on food in the United States. Three changes are prominent. First, under the FQPA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is authorized to develop uniform pesticide residue tolerances for both...

This paper presents an analysis of socioeconomic data for a cluster of five counties in northern lower Michigan. These adjacent counties (Cheboygan, Crawford, Ogemaw, Otsego, and Roscommon) are part of a three-year rural development project. Data for individual counties as well as averages for...

This paper presents an analysis of socioeconomic data for a cluster of four Michigan counties that lie on its southern border. These adjacent counties (Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and St. Joseph) are part of a three-year rural development project. Data for individual counties as well as averages...

This paper presents an analysis of socioeconomic data for a cluster of three counties in central Michigan. These adjacent counties (Gratiot, Mecosta, and Montcalm) are part of a three-year rural development project. Data for individual counties as well as averages for the cluster are given....

This paper presents an analysis of socioeconomic data for a cluster of six counties in Michigan's upper peninsula. These adjacent counties (Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon) are part of a three-year rural development project. Data for individual counties as well as...

An analysis of the potential for the establishment and survival of frozen potato processing in Mexico is provided. Tools used include demand analysis (including demographic data and elasticities) and Porter's competitive forces model. The process of globalization is reviewed, from an...

The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act contains major revisions in farm commodity programs. This paper summarizes the major provision of legislation. Because many program implementation rules must be developed, program participants are advised to consult their local office of the...