The average cost curve for corn and soybeans displays the classic "L" shape.  There are initial economies of size but these disappate much sooner than most people realize.  Although the data does not cover extremely large farms there is some evidence that the cost curve may actually increase...

China's accession to the World Trade Organization, a significant event for U.S. agricultural trade, has been viewed as benefitting U.S. farmers, especially midwestern farmers. This research compares the productivity and cost of production (COP) of China and the United States in producing corn,...

China's accession to the World Trade Organization, a significant event for U.S. agricultural trade, has been viewed as benefitting U.S. farmers, especially midwestern farmers. This research compares the productivity and cost of production (COP) of China and the United States in producing corn,...

Deutsche Rindermastbetriebe weisen deutlich höhere Produktionskosten auf als bedeutende internationale Wettbewerber in Übersee. Andere Produktionssysteme, Betriebsgrößen, Preisverhältnisse und Wechselkurse sind wesentliche Gründe für den Kostennachteil der deutschen Betriebe. Diese...

The paper presents the results of research related to raspberries production in the Republic of Serbia with a focus on the Zlatibor district and selected agricultural holding located in the area of the municipality of Arilje. The research was conducted in accordance with the real data from...