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Working Papers

2009

1. Productivity Growth, Technical Efficiency and Technical Change on Minnesota Farms
   2009 Annual Meeting, July 26-28, 2009, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association View citations (3)

2008

2. Estimates of Minnesota Farm-Level Crop Commodity Payments under New House Framework
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
3. Farmers’ Awareness and Use of IPM for Soybean Aphid Control: Report of Survey Results for the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Crop Years
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
4. Provisions and Potential Impacts of the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (4)
5. Recent Changes in Crop Production Costs and Implications for Regional Competitiveness
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics

2007

6. Alternative Farm Bills: Impacts on Minnesota Farms
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
7. Economic Efficiency and Factors Explaining Differences Between Minnesota Farm Households
   2007 Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2007, Portland, Oregon, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (4)
8. Estimates of Minnesota farm-level crop commodity payments under alternative proposed federal policies
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
9. Farmers' Awareness and Use of IPM for Soybean Aphid Control: Survey Results for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Crop Years
   Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
10. Portfolio selection with growth optimization and downside protection
    2007 Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2007, Portland, Oregon, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

2006

11. Farmers' Evaluations and Behavioral Changes due to Attending Farm Transfer and Estate Planning Seminars
    2006 Annual meeting, July 23-26, Long Beach, CA, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)
12. Off-farm income and farm capital accumulation: a farm-level data analysis
    2006 Annual meeting, July 23-26, Long Beach, CA, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (1)
13. The Value of Crop Borders for Management of Potato Virus Y (PVY) in Seed Potatoes
    2006 Annual Meeting, August 12-18, 2006, Queensland, Australia, International Association of Agricultural Economists

2005

14. A Bioeconomic Model of the Soybean Aphid Treatment Decision in Soybeans
    2005 Annual meeting, July 24-27, Providence, RI, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (1)
15. Farmers' Awareness and Use of IPM for Soybean Aphid Control: Results from the 2005 Survey
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
16. Producers' Use of Crop Borders for Management of Potato Virus Y (PVY) in Seed Potatoes
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics

2004

17. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF USING A BORDER TREATMENT FOR REDUCING ORGANOPHOSPHATE USE IN SEED POTATO PRODUCTION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
18. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 2003 ANNUAL REPORT
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (2004)

2003

19. AN ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE WHOLE-FARM IMPACT OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE
    2003 Annual meeting, July 27-30, Montreal, Canada, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (3)
20. ENHANCING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND RISK-EFFICIENCY OF FARM ASSETS THROUGH HOLDING FARM/FINANCIAL ASSET AND OFF-FARM INCOME PORTFOLIOS
    2003 Annual meeting, July 27-30, Montreal, Canada, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)
21. RESULTS OF A FARM AND MARKET SURVEY FOR HMONG SPECIALTY CROP FARMERS IN THE MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL METRO AREA
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
22. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 2002 ANNUAL REPORT
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (2003)

2002

23. 2001 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (2002)
24. Analysis of Farm Development in Dutch Agriculture and Horticulture
    13th Congress, Wageningen, The Netherlands, July 7-12, 2002, International Farm Management Association View citations (17)
25. OPTIMAL CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND INCOME SUPPORT REFORM UNCERTAINTY
    2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (4)

2001

26. 2000 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (2001)
27. A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRIMER FOR FARMERS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
28. ASYMMETRIC INFORMATION, CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT
    2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (4)
29. ENVIRO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PHOSPHORUS NONPOINT POLLUTION
    2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (3)
30. Risk Analysis of Organic Cropping Systems in Minnesota
    2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association) View citations (4)

2000

31. 1999 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (2000)
32. PRODUCTION DECISIONS WITH UNCERTAIN MARKETS: THE CASE OF BT CORN
    2000 Annual meeting, July 30-August 2, Tampa, FL, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

1999

33. 1998 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1999)
34. Minnesota Agricultural Economist 696
    Minnesota Applied Economist\Minnesota Agricultural Economist, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics

1998

35. 1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (3)
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1998)
36. EXTERNALITIES, RISK AND THE PRIVATE PROPERTY-OVERGRAZING PARADOX: THE CASE OF PRIVATE CATTLE FARMS IN NYABUSHOZI COUNTY, WESTERN UGANDA
    Working Papers, University of Minnesota, Center for International Food and Agricultural Policy View citations (1)
37. MINNESOTA CURRENT FARM SITUATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
38. Minnesota Agricultural Economist 694
    Minnesota Applied Economist\Minnesota Agricultural Economist, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
39. NET FARM INCOME ESTIMATED TO DROP PRECIPITOUSLY IN 1998
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (4)
40. PRECISION AGRICULTURE: CURRENT ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
    Conference Papers, University of Minnesota, Center for International Food and Agricultural Policy View citations (3)

1997

41. 1996 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1997)
42. FARMERS' DECISION PROCESSES AND ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION TILLAGE
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (18)
43. Minnesota Agricultural Economist 687
    Minnesota Applied Economist\Minnesota Agricultural Economist, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics

1996

44. 1995 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1996)
45. RISKS AND RETURNS IN THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH TO LOW CHEMICAL CROPPING SYSTEMS; Proceedings of the Fifth Joint Conference on Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, June 17-18, 1996, Padova, Italy
    Working Papers, University of Minnesota, Center for International Food and Agricultural Policy

1995

46. 1994 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1995)
47. A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING FOR INDIVIDUAL FARMS; Proceedings of the 4th Minnesota Padova Conference on Food, Agriculture, and the Environment, September 4-10, 1994, Wayzata, MN
    Working Papers, University of Minnesota, Center for International Food and Agricultural Policy

1994

48. 1993 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
    Also in Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1994)
49. Minnesota Agricultural Economist no. 678
    Minnesota Applied Economist\Minnesota Agricultural Economist, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
50. PROJECTED CONSUMPTION OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics

1992

51. A COMPARISON OF MINNESOTA'S FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND THE USDA'S FARM COSTS AND RETURNS SURVEY
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (2)
52. CHANGES IN MINNESOTA'S LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY: FARM LEVEL TRENDS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
53. MINNESOTA'S LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE STRUCTURAL CHANGE
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
54. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1991 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (3)
    Also in Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1992) View citations (3)

1991

55. A Loan Loss Model of the Midwest Farm Financial Crisis
    1991 Regional Committee NC-161, September 23-24, 1991, St. Louis, Missouri, Regional Research Committee NC-1014: Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition
56. LAND VALUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
57. LINKAGES BETWEEN FARM AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
58. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1990 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (2)
    Also in Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1991) View citations (5)

1990

59. HOW GOOD ARE INPUT DEMAND MODELS USED IN PREVIOUS STUDIES NOW?
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
60. IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVE TILLAGE, FERTILIZATION, AND HERBICIDE APPLICATION METHODS ON CORN PRODUCTION COSTS AND RETURNS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (2)
61. IMPACTS OF THE FARM FINANCIAL CRISIS: RESULTS OF THE 1989 REGIONAL FARM SURVEY FOR MINNESOTA
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
62. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1989 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
63. SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1989 THE 50TH ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
64. THE IMPACTS OF STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE
    1990 Conference, January 6-9, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Regional Research Committe NC-181: Determinants of Farm Size and Structure

1989

65. SHORT-RUN INDICATORS OF FINANCIAL SUCCESS FOR SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA FARMERS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (4)
66. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1988 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (3)
    Also in Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1989) View citations (4)
67. THE DEMAND FOR FARM MACHINERY
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
68. THE DEMAND FOR FERTILIZER
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
69. THE DEMAND FOR HIRED FARM LABOR
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
70. TILLAGE SYSTEMS FOR MINNESOTA FARMS: ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS, AND DATA NEEDS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)

1988

71. FARM BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
72. MODELING ANIMAL AND FORAGE RESPONSE TO FERTILIZATION OF ANNUAL RANGELANDS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
73. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1987 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
    Also in Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1988) View citations (1)
74. THE RANGE STOCKING DECISION AND STOCHASTIC FORAGE PRODUCTION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (7)

1987

75. FARM FINANCIAL TRENDS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA: A REVIEW OF THE SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS, 1970-1985
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
76. IMPROVING THE EVALUATION OF FARM ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
77. INCORPORATING WEATHER VARIATION INTO CALIFORNIA RANGELAND STOCKING RATE DECISIONS
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
78. Minnesota Agricultural Economist No. 654
    Minnesota Applied Economist\Minnesota Agricultural Economist, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
79. ON COMPARING FARM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS AND THE FARM POPULATION
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (11)
80. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1986 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (1)
    Also in Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1987) View citations (1)

1986

81. Economics of Orchard Replacement
    Information Series, University of California, Davis, Giannini Foundation View citations (1)
82. INTRODUCTION TO FARM RECORDS AND ACCOUNTING
    Staff Papers, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics
83. SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA FARM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1985 ANNUAL REPORT
    Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics View citations (2)
    Also in Economic Reports, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (1986) View citations (1)

1983

84. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ALMOND ORCHARD REPLACEMENT
    Working Papers, University of California, Davis, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

1982

85. Macro Implications of a Complete Transformation of U.S. Agricultural Production to Organic Farming Practices
    Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) Publications (archive only), Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University View citations (5)
    Also in Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) Publications, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University (1982) View citations (2)

1979

86. The resource structure of United States agriculture: an economic analysis
    ISU General Staff Papers, Iowa State University, Department of Economics View citations (5)

Journal Articles

2013

1. Trends, issues, threats, and opportunities affecting farmers
   Agrekon, 2013, 52, (4), 148-167 View citations (3)

2011

2. Theme Overview: Fundamental Forces Affecting Agribusiness Industries, Part II
   Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues, 2011, 26, (01), 2

2010

3. MARKET FORCES AND CHANGES IN THE PLANT INPUT SUPPLY INDUSTRY
   Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues, 2010, 25, (4), 6 View citations (3)
4. THEME OVERVIEW: FUNDAMENTAL FORCES AFFECTING AGRIBUSINESS INDUSTRIES
   Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues, 2010, 25, (4), 4

2009

5. Economic efficiency in farm households: trends, explanatory factors, and estimation methods
   Agricultural Economics, 2009, 40, (5), 587-599 View citations (16)

2007

6. Off‐farm income and farm capital accumulation: a farm‐level analysis
   Agricultural Finance Review, 2007, 67, (2), 241-257 View citations (8)

2001

7. Private Property Rights and Overgrazing: An Empirical Assessment of Pastoralists in Nyabushozi County, Western Uganda
   Economic Development and Cultural Change, 2001, 49, (4), 769-92 View citations (1)
8. THE BREAD SHOP
   International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 2001, 04, (3), 5

2000

9. NORTHLAND FOODS: PLANNING THE END A DECISION CASE
   International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 2000, 03, (4), 10 View citations (1)

1999

10. Agriculture as an Almost-Constant-Cost Industry: Evidence and Implications
    Review of Agricultural Economics, 1999, 21, (2), 409-423

1998

11. Understanding farmers' decision making processes and improving managerial assistance
    Agricultural Economics, 1998, 18, (3), 273-290 View citations (31)

1996

12. On Comparing Farm Record Association Members to the Farm Population
    Review of Agricultural Economics, 1996, 18, (2), 259-264 View citations (3)

1992

13. A Farmer's Choice of Weed Control Method and the Impacts of Policy and Risk
    Review of Agricultural Economics, 1992, 14, (1), 125-137 View citations (10)

1986

14. MICROCOMPUTER BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, 1986, 18, (01), 10 View citations (7)
    Also in Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 1986, 18, (1), 151-156 (1986) View citations (4)