IMPACT OF MEAT IMPORTS ON LEAST COST U.S. BEEF PRODUCTION

Nelson. K.E., N.R. Martin, G.M. Sullivan and R.J. Crom

No 278412, 1980 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: A linear programming model of the U.S. beef industry evaluates meat import policies for a least cost optimal beef cow herd. Regional adjustments in cow numbers and corn utilization are examined. Average cost for the U.S. is estimated for different levels of cow herd size and beef production.

Keywords: Livestock; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 16
Date: 1980-07
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278412

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