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An evaluation of strategies for hedging feeder cattle in the Pacific Northwest

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Gatti, Andrew Leo

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Over the past decade, feeder cattle backgrounders in the Pacific Northwest have been subject to sharp price fluctuations for their output. The result has been variable profits and losses. This situation creates a need for management and marketing techniques which can provide Pacific Northwest cattle ranchers with protection against price...

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An evaluation of alternative wheat marketing strategies for Pacific Northwest soft white wheat producers

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Dickens, Mike L.

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: An Evaluation of Alternative Wheat Marketing Strategies for Pacific Northwest Soft White Wheat
Motor vehicle operations of Pacific Northwest agricultural cooperatives

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Utterback, Robert L.

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The major objective of this research was to develop a general descriptive and statistical base of information concerning agricultural cooperatives private motor vehicle operations in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The specific objectives of the study were: (1) to determine the number, sizes, types, and...

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Title: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST AGRICULTURAL COOPERATiyES f Abstract
Japan's import demand for Pacific Northwest frozen corn and potatoes

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Jacobsen, Twila M.

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A net shift analysis was used to analyze growth in employment and value added from 1954 to 1982 in SIC 2037, Frozen Fruits, Fruit Juices, and Vegetables. This analysis indicated that the Pacific Northwest dominated the growth experienced in this sector over this time period. Oregon's share of total U.S....

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: Japan's Import Demand for Pacific Northwest Frozen Corn and Potatoes Abstract approved
Opportunity costs : irrigation vs. hydropower

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Ross, Mark

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In recent years we have seen increasing debate over the allocation of PNW water resources. In particular there are conflicts over using the river system for irrigation vs. electricity production. Denying the hydroelectric system water implies higher costs to electricity consumers as producers substitute more expensive nonhydro resources. This research...

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development of the Pacific Northwest. As population and economic growth continue, however, limits to these
Northwest forest plan effects on county net migration and employment growth : causality of policy variables, timing of response, relevant time periods, rural vs. metro policy effects and effects on industry employment

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Eichman, Henry N.

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County-level net migration and employment growth rates associated with the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) are examined. The NWFP area encompasses federal land in 53 Oregon, Washington and California counties; 20 counties adjacent to NWFP counties are also included in the sample. The NWFP was enacted in December of 1993, however,...

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Industry Employment Introduction NWFP Background The timber industry in the Pacific Northwest
The impact of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 on Pacific Northwest wheat transportation : a spatial equilibrium analysis

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Cabeza, Felix

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This study analyzes the impact of the 1980 Staggers Rail Act (SRA) on Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana) wheat transportation. A minimum cost uncapacitated transshipment network flow model is employed to simulate the origination and destination pattern of grain flows before (1977) and after (1985) the SRA. The...

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: The Impact of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 on Pacific Northwest Wheat Transportation: A Spatial
An econometric model of Pacific Northwest feeder cattle basis

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Vanderpool, Cynthia Ann

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Fluctuating feeder cattle prices have a direct affect on the revenue variability of feeder cattle producers. Hedging in the commodity futures market is a marketing strategy which can, if properly used, reduce the financial risk of feeder cattle producers. If the closing basis value is known when a hedge is...

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Title: An Econometric Model of Pacific Northwest Feeder Cattle Basis Abstract approved: Carl
An analysis of Pacific Northwest live hog futures basis

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Mendez, Juan, 1959-

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Unstable prices have been a chronic problem in the U.S. hog industry during the past 15 years, and several studies illustrate the need for price risk avoidance tools for hog producers. One such price risk management tool is the use of live hog futures markets. This study explores if Pacific...

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. 1986 TITLE: An Analysis of Pacific Northwest Live Hog Futures Basis Abstract approved: Carl O'Connor
A short run price forecasting model for slaughter steers and slaughter cows in the Pacific Northwest

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Reed, Stephen Paul

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The cattle industry in the Pacific Northwest is characterized by a large number of producers. Individual contributions to the market have little effect in moderating potential fluctuations in the prices received for the various classes of cattle. Price volatility is of constant concern to producers in planning future production, with...

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Short Run Price Forecasting Model for Slaughter Steers and Slaughter Cows in the Pacific Northwest

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Agriculture and Resource Economics[remove]11

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O'connor, Carl3
Cornelius, James C.1
Lindsey, Patricia1
Martin, Michael V.1
Mccarl, Bruce A.1
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Buccola, Steve2
Johnston, Richard2
Cornelius, James1
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Edwards, John A.1
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Cabeza, Felix1
Dickens, Mike L.1
Eichman, Henry N.1
Gatti, Andrew Leo1
Jacobsen, Twila M.1
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Agricultural and Resource Economics11

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Master's11

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Master of Science (M.S.)11

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English [eng]11

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Oregon State University. Graduate School11

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Beef cattle -- Economic aspects -- Northwest, Pacific -- Mathematical models1
Beef cattle -- Northwest, Pacific1
Beef cattle -- Prices -- Northwest, Pacific -- Mathematical models1
Cooperative societies -- Northwest, Pacific1
Electric utilities -- Northwest, Pacific -- Costs1
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