ASSESSMENT OF THE PRICE IMPACT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CUCUMBER MARKETING ORDER

Demand and Price Analysis,

More on Estimating Elasticities using Lagged Endogenous Variables

Demand and Price Analysis,

THE EFFECT OF AN EMBARGO OF CALIFORNIA PEACHES

International Relations/Trade,

An Examination of the Farm Level Demand for Pecans

Demand and Price Analysis,

FARM LEVEL DEMAND FOR PECANS RECONSIDERED

Previous studies have consistently indicated the anomalous result of a price inflexible demand for pecans. However, these efforts did not have an adequate measure of pecan stocks available and, as a result, stocks were either excluded from consideration or a proxy variable was introduced. A time series of pecan stocks is now available. Use of this time series in a price dependent demand function results in a flexible farm level demand for pecans. This points out the danger of excluding an appropriate variable or using a so-called "reasonable" proxy variable.Crop Production/Industries,

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULA IN AGRIBUSINESS AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

We summarize undergraduate agribusiness and agricultural economics curricula for 112 US institutions. Relative to agricultural economics majors, agribusiness majors on average take fewer courses in math, economics, and general agricultural economics; and more courses in agribusiness, general business, and general agriculture.Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession,

A Suggested Criterion for Selecting between E-V and Stochastic Dominance Analysis Tools

Research Methods/ Statistical Methods,

Factors Affecting Color of Cured Burley Leaf

Much interest has been shown by tobacco growers during recent months in fertilization and or other management practices that can be used to produce darker and redder cured leaf of burley tobacco. The purpose of this newsletter is to summarize what we know about some of the factors which affect color of cured leaf

105th Congress

This report reviews major banking and finance issues that are receiving congressional attention in the 2nd session of the 105th Congress. It will be updated periodically to reflect legislative developments. Relevant CRS products are referenced